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The 2026 South Carolina gubernatorial election is scheduled to take place on November 3, 2026, to elect the next governor of South Carolina. Incumbent Governor Henry McMaster is term-limited and cannot seek a third full consecutive term. He took office on January 24, 2017, upon the resignation of fellow Republican Nikki Haley to become U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations under the first Trump administration and won full terms in 2018 and 2022.
Publicly expressed interest
[edit]- Sean Bennett, state senator from the 38th district (2012–present)[1]
- Pamela Evette, Lieutenant Governor of South Carolina (2019–present)[3]
- Nikki Haley, former governor (2011–2017), former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations (2017–2018), and candidate for president in 2024[4]
- Nancy Mace, U.S. Representative from South Carolina's 1st congressional district (2021–present)[5]
- Shane Massey, Majority Leader of the South Carolina Senate (2016–present) from the 25th district (2007–present)[3]
- Adam Morgan, state representative from the 20th district (2018–present) and candidate for South Carolina's 4th congressional district in 2024[1]
- Tim Scott, U.S. Senator (2013–present) and candidate for president in 2024[6]
- John Warren, mortgage company executive and candidate for governor in 2018[3]
- Alan Wilson, South Carolina Attorney General (2011–present)[7]
Publicly expressed interest
[edit]- Jermaine Johnson, state representative from the 70th district (2020–present)[1]
- Mullins McLeod, trial attorney and candidate for governor in 2010[1]
- ^ a b c d e f g Bustos, Joseph (November 14, 2024). "Who might run for South Carolina governor and US senator in 2026? Here are names to watch". The State. Retrieved November 14, 2024.
- ^ Solender, Andrew (November 27, 2024). "Scoop: A huge wave of House members is eyeing runs for other offices in 2026". Axios. Archived from the original on November 28, 2024. Retrieved November 27, 2024.
- ^ a b c Brack, Andy (February 24, 2023). "BRACK: Race for governor in 2026 already underway". Statehouse Report. Archived from the original on September 18, 2023. Retrieved September 16, 2023.
- ^ Bustos, Joseph (March 8, 2024). "Haley 2024 is done. What could the former SC governor's political future hold?". The State.
- ^ Bustos, Joseph (November 14, 2024). "Who might run for South Carolina governor and US senator in 2026? Here are names to watch". The State. Archived from the original on November 16, 2024. Retrieved November 14, 2024.
- ^ Kinnard, Meg (November 13, 2023). "South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott abruptly ends 2024 presidential bid, shocking even his campaign staff". The Associated Press. Archived from the original on January 12, 2024. Retrieved August 3, 2024.
- ^ Brams, Sophie (May 20, 2024). "SC Attorney General calls Trump trial a 'travesty of justice' outside Manhattan courthouse". WCBD-TV. Retrieved August 3, 2024.
