FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Glenda Gail Parker Announces Candidacy for United States Senate in South Carolina
Myrtle Beach, SC -- Glenda Gail Parker today announced her candidacy for the Republican nomination in the Special Primary election for South Carolina’s United States Senate seat. Parker brings decades of military and public service experience and is campaigning on a platform focused on fiscally responsible affordability solutions, infrastructure investment, public safety, and conservative values.
“I am running to provide principled, practical leadership for South Carolina and our nation,” said Parker. “My campaign is grounded in faith, family, service, and a commitment to finding common-sense solutions for the challenges facing American families.”
Parker describes herself as a conservative independent who leans Republican and supports policies aimed at reducing fraud, strengthening immigration enforcement, requiring voter identification, and maintaining a strong and well-equipped military.
A key component of her campaign is support for strategic transportation investments, including high-speed rail along the I-95 South Corridor and light rail service in the Myrtle Beach region. Parker believes these projects can promote economic growth, improve mobility, and enhance long-term energy security while serving one of the nation's fastest-growing areas and a major tourism destination.
Parker also highlighted the safety and economic benefits of expanded passenger rail service, noting its potential to reduce roadway congestion, lower transportation costs, and strengthen connections between communities across the country.
Parker is a retired federal executive and Air Force office with more than 36 years of federal service. A single parent of three children, she worked full-time while earning her college degree and retired in 2001 after serving at the GS/GM-15 level. She is also the grandmother of four and great-grandmother of one.
“Throughout my career, I served under administrations of both parties and remained focused on results,” Parker said. “That experience taught me how to bring people together and work toward practical legislative solutions that benefit all Americans.”
Media Contact: Joseph Oddo (703) 338-0200
Glenda Gail Parker Campaign
Myrtle Beach, SC
