SC Governor and Lt Governor Elections and Candidates: 2022

South Carolina SC Government SC Elections SC Governor & Lt Governor Elections SCIWAY will provide complete coverage of South Carolina's November 8, 2022 general elections. If you need info about federal or local-level elections in South Carolina, please go to our main SC Election Guide.

SC Governor's Race

The governor of South Carolina is elected to serve a four-year term. The state constitution limits a person to holding the office to two consecutive terms but does not limit the total number of times the same person can be governor. The duties of the governor of South Carolina include submitting an executive budget and making sure the state's laws are enforced. He or she also acts as head of state and chief executive of the executive branch.

The governor and lieutenant governor to run together. The lieutenant governor also serves as the president of the SC Senate and takes on the position of governor if the sitting governor is not able to perform the office's duties.

Candidates for Governor

  • Joe Cunningham - Democratic
    Tally Parham Casey, running mate for lieutenant governor
  • Henry McMaster - Republican - Incumbent
    Pamela Evette, running mate for lieutenant governor
  • Bruce Reeves - Libertarian
    Jessica Ethridge, running mate for lieutenant governor

SC Lieutenant Governor's Races

A constitutional amendment adopted in 2012 requires the governor and lieutenant governor to run together. The lieutenant governor also serves as the president of the SC Senate and takes on the position of governor if the sitting governor is not able to perform the office's duties.

Find Your SC Precinct and Polling Place

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