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

• SC H. 4216 — South Carolina Income Tax Restructuring (Signed into law, Mar 30, 2026)
  Replaces SC's three-bracket income tax with a two-rate structure (1.99% under $30,000; 5.21% – $966 above $30,000) beginning tax year 2026; establishes automatic reduction triggers tied to revenue growth aimed at moving toward a flat 1.99% rate and eventual elimination.
• SC FY2026 Budget — FY 2025–26 State Budget (Signed into law, Jun 30, 2025)
  Signed South Carolina's FY 2025–26 budget incorporating ~80% of the Governor's executive proposals: funds full-time school resource officer in every school, teacher and law-enforcement pay raises, college tuition freeze, and Education Scholarship Trust Fund.

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