Governor of South Carolina

Henry McMaster

Republican · South Carolina

117th Governor of South Carolina, in office since 2017. Former Lieutenant Governor, U.S. Attorney, and South Carolina Attorney General. First sitting governor to endorse Trump in 2016. Re-elected multiple times.

Record

Traditional conservative governor focused on economic development, attracting manufacturing, and low-tax policy. Signed near-total abortion ban. Strong school choice advocate. Has overseen significant economic growth and business investment in South Carolina.

Legislative Record

Recently signed into law

H 4248 — Food labeling (Signed into law, Jun 30, 2026)
H 4635 — Physical Fitness Services (Signed into law, Jun 30, 2026)
H 4709 — US produced iron and steel (Signed into law, Jun 30, 2026)
S 1043 — Civil Air Patrol Leave Act (Signed into law, Jun 30, 2026)
H 3021 — Small Business Regulatory Freedom Act (Signed into law, Jun 30, 2026)
H 4069 — Patient-Friendly Billing (Signed into law, Jun 30, 2026)
H 3387 — Unlawful occupants of property (Signed into law, Jun 30, 2026)
H 3558 — Commissioners to Article V Convention (Vetoed, May 20, 2026)

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