WYFF 4 reports that Governor Pamela Evette filed to enter the 2026 governor's race, joining a crowded pool of Republican candidates.“The people of South Carolina want a proven conservative business leader in the Governor’s Office — someone who stands with President Trump and will continue the historic success our state has experienced under Governor McMaster,” said Evette.
“With rapid growth sweeping across our state and unlimited opportunities in every community, I am the only candidate with the real-world experience and bold vision to seize this moment and lead South Carolina to even greater heights.”Evette first announced her intentions to run for governor last year, long before the filing period actually opened.Evette has been serving as Lt.
governor alongside Governor Henry McMaster since 2019.Before she entered politics, Evette built a highly successful billion-dollar company in Travelers Rest.Other candidates bidding for the GOP nomination include Sen.
Josh Kimbrell, Congresswoman Nancy Mace, Congressman Ralph Norman, businessman Rom Reddy, and South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson.Find the full list of candidates here.For info about Evette's policies, click here.Candidate filing runs until March 30.
Primary elections for both the Republican and Democratic parties will be held on June 9.
The general election will be held on Nov.