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Legislative Integrity Monitor

Goblin House Intelligence

Russell Fry

Republican · Representative, SC ·7

Russell Fry is the Republican U.S. Representative (SC's 7th congressional district). The platform has 8 voting records on file (2024-2026) and 54 verified facts on file covering this member's voting positions, financial disclosures, and stated platform commitments.

Score Components

65 ELEVATED

Connection Density 20%

56 → 11

Donor Influence 15%

40 → 6

Silence Risk 25%

69 → 17

Contradiction Risk 25%

79 → 20

Intelligence Volume 15%

76 → 11

Constituency Deviation 0%

50 → 0

Voting Misalignment 0%

0 → 0

% = weight in composite score · Raw component 0–100 × weight = weighted contribution (→) · Sum of contributions = overall score. Hover a row for details.

[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Non-English language at home: 6.44% of households (Spanish: 30,095 households)

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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Average commute time: 23.8 minutes

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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Drives alone to work: 78.7%

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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Unemployment rate: 5.6%

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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Residents aged 70+: 16% (Medicare and Social Security top constituent priorities)

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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Median age: 45.3 (significantly older than national average of 38.5)

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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Foreign-born population: 4.63% (35.3k)

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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: U.S. citizenship rate: 97.6%

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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Hispanic population share: 5.42% (41.4k)

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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) population share: 25.6% (195k)

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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: White (Non-Hispanic) population share: 64.9% (488k)

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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Population: 763,513 (2024)

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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Median rent: $1,032

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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Median property value: $231,500

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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Bachelor's degree or higher: 24.4%

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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Homeownership rate: 73.8%

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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Poverty rate: 12.2% (ACS 5-Year); 16.9% (Data USA 2024)

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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Median household income: $59,582 (2024)

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[constituency_baseline] Ballot measure: South Carolina — Statewide ballot measures (limited; legislature-driven state) (2024) — no statewide measures on ballot, margin n/a

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[constituency_baseline] Dominant industry: NAICS 72 - Accommodation and Food Services (tourism/hospitality) (share 0.098)

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Nancy Mace political ally Fry and Rep. Nancy Mace drove through the night from South Carolina to Washington after flight cancellations to vote on the One Big Beautiful Bill Act…

Donald Trump political endorsement Fry was endorsed by President Donald Trump in the 2022 GOP primary and unseated five-term Rep. Tom Rice after Trump's endorsement.

One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) legislation supported Fry voted Yea on the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) on July 3, 2025, calling it a 'game-changer.' The CBO projected it would add $3-4 trillion to the…

AIPAC / United Democracy Project donor American Israel Public Affairs Cmte was Fry's top contributor, donating $37,200 in the 2023-2024 cycle.

Israel legislative_support Fry voted for the 2024 $26 billion Israel security supplemental.

Matt Gaetz legislative_alignment Fry supported Gaetz's 2023 amendment to strike Ukraine funding.

Southern Crown Partners Employees Federal PAC donor $5,000 to Russell Fry's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (2 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00920033/

Anti-Woke Fund donor $10,000 to Russell Fry's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (3 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00894717/

Team Fry donor $10,411 to Russell Fry's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (1 contribution), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00838250/

Ge Company Healthcare Political Action Committee donor $6,000 to Russell Fry's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (5 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00830208/

American Israel Public Affairs Committee PAC donor $10,000 to Russell Fry's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (2 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00797670/

Fight On PAC donor $10,000 to Russell Fry's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (2 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00762328/

Buckeye Liberty PAC donor $5,000 to Russell Fry's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (1 contribution), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00693796/

Re-Joyce PAC donor $5,000 to Russell Fry's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (1 contribution), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00691501/

American Revival PAC donor $5,000 to Russell Fry's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (1 contribution), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00639229/

Seasonal Employer PAC donor $5,000 to Russell Fry's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (1 contribution), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00626564/

Electing Majority Making Effective Republicans (Emmer PAC) donor $7,500 to Russell Fry's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (2 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00592089/

Mr. Southern Missourian In The House PAC donor $5,000 to Russell Fry's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (1 contribution), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00563726/

Innovation PAC donor $5,000 to Russell Fry's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (1 contribution), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00540187/

Bringing Republican Excellence To Town PAC (Brettpac) donor $10,000 to Russell Fry's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (4 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00483487/

Bill	Vote	Date	Alignment
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United…	Yea	2026-09-16	unknown
Water Resources Development Act	Yea	2026-09-16	unknown
Retire through Ownership Act	Yea	2026-09-16	unknown
PROOF Act	Yea	2026-09-16	unknown
Ratepayer Protection Act	Yea	2026-09-16	unknown
National Fraud Enforcement Division Act	Yea	2026-09-16	unknown
An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood…	Yea	2026-09-16	unknown
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing…	Yea	2026-09-15	unknown
Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in…	Yea	2026-09-15	unknown
Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes…	Yea	2026-09-15	unknown
Diesel Emissions Reduction Act	Nay	2026-09-15	unknown
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing…	Yea	2026-09-15	unknown
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers…	Nay	2026-09-15	unknown
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United…	Yea	2026-09-15	unknown
Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act	Yea	2026-09-15	unknown
Whistleblower Protection Act	Yea	2026-09-15	unknown
GUARD Act	Yea	2026-09-15	unknown
Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act	Nay	2026-09-14	unknown
National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act	Yea	2026-09-14	unknown
Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act	Yea	2026-09-03	unknown
Protecting Domestic Mining Act	Yea	2026-09-02	unknown
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require…	Yea	2026-09-02	unknown
In the matter of allegations relating to Representative Chuck Edwards	Yea	2026-09-01	unknown
Providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms…	Yea	2026-09-01	unknown
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R…	Yea	2026-09-01	unknown
To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period…	Yea	2026-09-01	unknown
To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period…	Nay	2026-09-01	unknown
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R…	Yea	2026-09-01	unknown
AGOA Extension Act	Yea	2026-09-01	unknown
Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act	Yea	2026-08-31	unknown

Last contradiction analysis: Never

platform_vs_vote 90/100

Platform: "As a South Carolina state representative, Fry co-sponsored H.J. Res. 2, a Balanced Budget Amendment that would constitutionally require the federal government to balance its budget. He made 'Debt and Deficit' his…

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As a South Carolina state representative, Fry co-sponsored H.J. Res. 2, a Balanced Budget Amendment that would constitutionally require the federal government to balance its budget. He made 'Debt and Deficit' his signature issue, stating: 'As a fiscal conservative, I believe that our nation's deficit is out of control. We now borrow 42 cents for every dollar we spend. The bloated federal government spends some of that money on frivolous projects that benefit only a select group of special interests.'

Vote: on "On July 3, 2025, Fry voted Yea on the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1), calling it a…"

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Fry made the Balanced Budget Amendment his signature issue — co-sponsoring H.J. Res. 2 and calling the national debt 'out of control' as a state legislator. He then voted for the OBBB, which the CBO projected would add $3-4 trillion to the deficit. He voted for both the Balanced Budget Amendment (H.J.Res. 139) and the OBBB in the same 2025-2026 session — a direct contradiction between constitutionally requiring balanced budgets and supporting deficit-financed tax cuts. The American Conservative Union had already flagged his 'Taxes, Budget and Spending' voting record as among his weakest areas.

reversal 90/100

Platform: "Regarding Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Fry stated: 'Russia's belligerent behavior in Ukraine requires an unprecedented response, and these bills will show the world that South Carolina stands for freedom. Our hearts…

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Regarding Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Fry stated: 'Russia's belligerent behavior in Ukraine requires an unprecedented response, and these bills will show the world that South Carolina stands for freedom. Our hearts and prayers are with the Ukrainian people. They inspire us all.' He co-sponsored a resolution supporting Ukraine in the South Carolina legislature in 2022.

Vote: on "In Congress, Fry became one of the most anti-Ukraine aid Republicans. He voted to strike $300M in…"

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Fry publicly praised the Ukrainian people and co-sponsored pro-Ukraine resolutions while in the South Carolina legislature. After Trump's endorsement and election to Congress, he became one of the most anti-Ukraine Republicans — voting against every Ukraine aid package, trying to strip all security assistance from the NDAA, and earning an 'F' grade from Republicans for Ukraine. The complete reversal on the same foreign policy question tracks with his political transformation from state legislator to Trump-endorsed congressional candidate.

Last silence detection: Thu, 08 Oct 2026 01:05:28 GMT (via scheduled run)

In-person town halls and direct constituent accessibility in SC-07

75d silent

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Expected position: As the representative of a district where hundreds of constituents demanded in-person town halls — including at a wildfire press conference — Fry would be expected to hold open, in-person public forums to engage constituents on the OBBB's Medicaid and SNAP cuts, Social Security, and DOGE-related federal spending reductions. Evidence of activity on adjacent topics: On March 5, 2025, Fry's team confirmed he had no in-person town halls scheduled in Horry County. On March 7, constituents at a Carolina Forest wildfire briefing 'hissed and voiced their discontent' demanding a town hall from Fry. On April 15, Indigo Indivisible organized an 'empty chair town hall' where constituents asked questions to a cardboard cutout of Fry's face about Social Security, veterans, and Medicaid. Two days later, Fry held a telephone town hall — a format the NRCC chair had advised Republicans to use specifically to avoid 'disruption from activists.' Fry said: 'I always love doing these, always love doing engagements with constituents.' His office claimed never to have been formally invited by Indigo Indivisible. Fry posted photos with first responders during this window and was actively issuing press releases — demonstrating controlled-event availability while avoiding open-floor constituent confrontation. Primary URL: https://www.myrtlebeachonline.com/news/local/article301386249.html

law & lobbying firms

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough PAC, American Israel Public Affairs Committee PAC (amounts: $6,000 (2024), $5,000 (2026)) — interest area: law & lobbying firms

other / unclassified

Equipment Leasing And Finance Assn PAC (Leasepac), Center For Sportfishing Policy Center PAC, Seasonal Employer PAC, American Revival PAC, Anti-Woke Fund (amounts: $5,000 (2024), $7,500 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $10,000 (2026)) — interest area…

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corporate pacs, industry unlisted

Maynard Nexsen PAC, Southern Crown Partners Employees Federal PAC (amounts: $5,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026)) — interest area: corporate pacs, industry unlisted

other candidates' committees

Huck PAC, Team Fry (amounts: $5,000 (2024), $10,411 (2026)) — interest area: other candidates' committees

colleagues' leadership pacs

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Majority Committee PAC-Mc PAC, Eye Of The Tiger PAC, Bringing Republican Excellence To Town PAC (Brettpac), Innovation PAC, Mr. Southern Missourian In The House PAC, Electing Majority Making Effective Republicans (Emmer PAC), Re-Joyce PAC, Buckeye Liberty PAC, Fight On PAC (amounts: $5,000 (2024), $5,000 (2026), $10,000 (2026), $5,000 (2024), $5,000 (2024), $10,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $10,000 (2026)) — interest area: colleagues' leadership pacs

Southern Glazer'S Wine And Spirits PAC Alcohol & tobacco $5,000 (2026)

Wine And Spirits Wholesalers Of America, Inc. PAC Alcohol & tobacco $5,000 (2026)

National Beer Wholesalers Association PAC (Nbwa PAC) Alcohol & tobacco $5,000 (2026)

Southern Crown Partners Employees Federal PAC Corporate PACs, industry unlisted $5,000 (2026)

Anti-Woke Fund Other / unclassified $10,000 (2026)

Team Fry Other candidates' committees $10,411 (2026)

Ge Company Healthcare Political Action Committee Technology $10,000 (2026)

American Israel Public Affairs Committee PAC Law & lobbying firms $5,000 (2026)

Fight On PAC Colleagues' leadership PACs $10,000 (2026)

Buckeye Liberty PAC Colleagues' leadership PACs $5,000 (2026)

Re-Joyce PAC Colleagues' leadership PACs $5,000 (2026)

American Revival PAC Other / unclassified $5,000 (2026)

Seasonal Employer PAC Other / unclassified $5,000 (2026)

Electing Majority Making Effective Republicans (Emmer PAC) Colleagues' leadership PACs $10,000 (2026)

Mr. Southern Missourian In The House PAC Colleagues' leadership PACs $5,000 (2024)

Topic	Priority	Alignment	Deviation
Healthcare Access and Rural Health	80	35	60
Social Security and Medicare Protection	95	40	55
Government Accountability and Ethics	65	55	35
Environment and Coastal Resilience	70	65	30
Economy, Jobs, and Workforce Development	83	60	30
Tax Policy and Cost of Living	80	65	30
Veterans Affairs and Military Support	75	70	25
Crime and Public Safety	77	70	25
Education and School Choice	72	80	20
Disaster Relief and Federal Assistance	78	75	20
Federal Fiscal Policy and Balanced Budget	82	85	15
Immigration and Border Security	88	90	10

No platform commitments archived

No committee memberships recorded

Scoring Methodology

The Capture Risk Score is a composite 0–100 index measuring potential regulatory capture of elected officials. It is computed from seven weighted components:

Component	Weight	Signal
Contradiction Risk	30%	Stated positions contradicted by the record (recent findings boosted)
Donor Influence	20%	Distinct documented donors (FEC Schedule A PACs); inferred donors do not count
Connection Density	20%	Mapped relationships to lobbyists, contractors, interest groups; donor links excluded
Silence Risk	15%	Topics where donors have interests but the official is silent
Intelligence Volume	15%	Documented facts from verified sources
Constituency Deviation	0%	Shown, not weighted — a model estimate, not a record
Voting Misalignment	0%	Shown, not weighted — needs platform commitments almost nobody has; the roll-call record on /votes is the vote signal

Each component is the member's standing among all scored members of Congress, and the weighted sum is the overall score. Tiers are ranks: Critical is the top 5%, High the next 10%, Elevated the next 20%, Moderate the next 30%, and Low the rest.

Officials without at least 2 documented facts, 1 contradiction analysis, 1 voting record, or 1 constituency baseline are marked Insufficient Evidence and excluded from numeric ranking.

Contradiction findings from the last 180 days receive a recency boost. High-severity contradictions (score ≥ 70) receive additional weight.

Full methodology: /congress/methodology

[PUBLIC COST ESTIMATE]

Documented financial relationships span 0 money flow chains, while 1 elected official holds documented connections.

$4.6BDonor Contributions

0Money Chains

0Traced Hops

Connected Officials

Nancy Mace U.S. House · political ally

Calculation Methodology

Contract values are summed from documented money flow chains where this entity appears as a source or destination node. Amounts are drawn from USASpending.gov, FEC filings, SEC EDGAR, or LD-2 lobbying registrations.

Donor contributions aggregate documented amounts from the donor_interests table, sourced from FEC individual and PAC contribution filings.

Connected officials are elected officials in our database with a mapped relationship (lobbying, board membership, campaign contribution, etc.) to this entity.

Annualised flow represents the total documented dollar amount traced through money flow hops involving this entity. Where hop-level amounts are unavailable, the chain-level documented total is used as a conservative upper bound.

All figures are drawn from public filings. Estimates are conservative — undisclosed transactions, dark money, and vanish-point hops are excluded from totals. This is a minimum documented floor, not a ceiling.

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