House member Russell Ott to run for Senate District 26 when Setzler retires

Lexington County, SC 01/12/2024 - On Tuesday, February 13, 2024, lifelong South Carolinian and  State Representative, Russell Ott, will announce his candidacy for  State Senate District 26.

The district includes portions of Calhoun, Lexington, and Richland Counties. It is currently held by longtime State Senator Nikki Setzler, who announced his retirement in January after serving for 47 years. 

The announcement will take place at noon at the South Carolina Statehouse, near the Palmetto Regiment Monument.