参议员蒂姆·斯科特,来自南卡罗来纳州的共和党人, 在2028年竞选第三个参议院任期, 反过他早前承诺退休. Senator Tim Scott, a Republican from South Carolina, is running for a third Senate term in 2028, reversing his earlier pledge to retire.

南卡罗来纳州参议员共和党人蒂姆·斯科特 (Tim Scott) 宣布他将在2028年寻求第三个参议院任期, 并改变了之前的承诺. South Carolina Senator Tim Scott, a Republican, has reversed his previous pledge to retire after his current term, announcing he will seek a third Senate term in 2028. 他曾在2014年和2019年表示,他的2022年的竞选将是最后一次,但现在他说他认为维护共和党参议院多数的重要作用. He previously stated in 2014 and 2019 that his 2022 campaign would be his last, but now says he sees a vital role in preserving the Republican Senate majority. 决策结束了关于潜在空缺席位的猜测, 在紧张的政治环境中做出决定, 并增加共和党对关键战场国家的关注. The decision, which ends speculation about a potential open seat, comes amid a tight political landscape and increased GOP focus on key battleground states. 斯科特在南卡罗来纳州一直保持强烈的支持, 他引用了过去竞选活动和全国参与的经验作为改变原因. Scott, who has maintained strong approval in South Carolina, cited lessons from past campaigns and national engagement as reasons for the change.