Not a career politician.
Not trying to become one.
30 years in healthcare. A public school family. Running because the opportunities that built a good life for my family are slipping away.
About Andy Kaplan
Andy is a husband, father, and first-time grandfather. He and his wife Patty have three children and a new grandchild who remind them every day why the future of our country matters so much.
Patty has been a public school teacher for 27 years, and Andy spent 30 years working in healthcare, helping organizations improve care and better serve their communities.
Fifteen years ago, Andy and Patty moved to South Carolina. Over time, it became home. They and their family love the people, the communities, and the way of life here in District 5.
Andy has spent more than 25 years coaching youth sports, helping young people build confidence, resilience, and teamwork. He is also an avid runner and cyclist who has logged many miles throughout District 5 on its roads, trails, and greenways. Those miles have given him a real appreciation for the people and communities that make this area special.
He has also been active in community leadership, serving on boards and committees for organizations including the Chamber of Commerce, United Way, and the YMCA.
Why I'm Running
I never set out to run for political office, and I have no interest in becoming a career politician.
But when you spend your life raising a family, coaching kids, serving your community, and working to help people, you start to see where things are working—and where they're not.
And right now, too many things aren't working.
Costs keep going up. Nothing gets done. And too often, Washington seems more focused on fighting than fixing anything.
I'm running because when something's broken, you don't argue about it—you fix it.
What I Bring
30 years of real-world experience
I've spent my career in healthcare administration, community engagement and medical sales working with teams to solve problems and get results, even when the challenges are complicated. Along the way I've negotiated complex, high-stakes agreements and know how to bring people together bridging differences to get to practical, win-win solutions.
Independent from the system
I'm not tied to any party machine, donor class, or political establishment. My only obligation is to the people of District 5.
A commitment in writing
I signed the Clean Government Pledge on day one. No PAC money. No stock trades. Term limits. Ten commitments that prove I work for you—not the other way around.