COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Wednesday was a big day for South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster. Yes, he gave his eighth State of the State address. And he became the Palmetto State's longest serving governor at 2,927 days, thanks in large part to his evolving political instincts over 40 years in politics and a boost from President Donald Trump.

Republican U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace will travel across South Carolina in the coming weeks as she explores whether to run for governor in 2026. “We’re here tonight because we’re very interested in hearing from Republicans across the state,

The former South Carolina state treasurer, who pleaded guilty to third-degree assault and battery in 2019, announced his gubernatorial run on social media.

Ravenel previously served as the South Carolina treasurer but resigned from the position after being convicted of cocaine distribution

Thomas Ravenel, a reality television star and former South Carolina treasurer, has his sights set on the governor’s mansion in 2026. Ravenel announced his decision in a

I’m running for Governor of South Carolina and none of the lightweights currently in the race are going to stop me,” Ravenel wrote in a Thursday night post on the social platform X.