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On February 13, 2024, Ott announced his candidacy for State Senate District 26 seat, currently held by incumbent Senator [[Nikki G. Setzler]], who is not running for re-election.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Parrilla-Guerrero |first=Mayra |date=February 13, 2024 |title=State Representative Russell Ott announces candidacy for State Senate District 26 |url=https://www.wistv.com/2024/02/13/state-representative-russell-ott-announce-candidacy-state-senate-district-26/ |access-date=February 15, 2024 |work=WIS-TV}}</ref> State Senator [[Dick Harpootlian]], who seat was put in the same District as Setzler after re-districting, also announced for the seat.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Brams |first=Sophie |date=January 11, 2024 |title=Democrat Dick Harpootlian to seek re-election to South Carolina Senate |url=https://www.counton2.com/news/your-local-election-hq/harpootlian-to-seek-re-election-to-south-carolina-senate/ |access-date=February 15, 2024 |work=WCBD-TV}}</ref> <ref>Kokes, Kailee (February 13, 2024). "Ott, Harpootlian to square off for state Senate nom after Setzler's retirement". ''Lexington County Chronicle''. Retrieved February 15, 2024.</ref>
The primary race between Ott and Harpootlian has generated headlines. Ott has been endorsed by [[St. Matthews, South Carolina|St. Matthews]] Mayor Helen Carson-Peterson. Harpootlian has been endorsed by Congressman [[Jim Clyburn]] and Former State Representative [[Bakari Sellers]]. <ref>Bustos, Joseph (May 29, 2024). "Who's a true Democrat? Harpootlian and Ott trade barbs in SC Senate primary". ''The State Newspaper''. Retrieved May 30, 2024.</ref> <ref>Neville, Nick (May 20, 2024). "Harpootlian, Ott face off in spirited, contentious SC Senate District 26 forum". ''WIS-TV''. Retrieved May 30, 2024.</ref> In the 2024 primary, Ott beat Harpootlian by 51%.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Thompson |first=Alexander |date=June 11, 2024 |title=Russell Ott ousts Murdaugh attorney Dick Harpootlian in SC Senate primary |url=https://www.postandcourier.com/politics/harpootlian-ott-sc-state-senate-results-26/article_faa734e2-242c-11ef-a8d0-d72e01b6acfc.html |url-status=live |access-date=June 12, 2024 |work=<nowiki>[[The Post and Courier</nowiki>}}</ref>
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