South Carolina Governor
2 candidates · General election, November 3, 2026
What this office does The state's chief executive. Signs or vetoes bills passed by the legislature, proposes the state budget, runs state agencies, appoints many officials and judges, commands the National Guard, and can grant pardons. Usually a 4-year term.
Candidates
Republican · 30 endorsements listed
Strongly right · AI estimate from their own website and Wikipedia article (99% confidence)
Democrat · 24 endorsements listed
Strongly left · from their state-legislature votes (Shor–McCarty)
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