Upstate State Senator Launches Bid to Become SC’s Next Governor

Upstate SC senator enters governor's race with endorsements from two lawmakers

Two state lawmakers — Sen. Matt Leber, R-Charleston, and Rep. David Martin, R-York — endorsed Spartanburg Republican SC Sen. Josh Kimbrell as he launched his bid for South Carolina governor.

Two republican candidates enter 2026 South Carolina governor's race

SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) - The race for South Carolina’s next governor is heating up. Two republican candidates have announced their bid this week, Attorney general Alan Wilson and State Senator Josh Kimbrell. On Saturday, upstate State Senator Josh Kimbrell took to the podium at Bowen's Landing in Inman laying out his vision for the Palmetto State. “I'm running for governor because I believe I have a certain skill set in the legislature …

Upstate state senator launches bid to become SC’s next governor

The race to become South Carolina’s next governor is getting more crowded.

Senator Josh Kimbrell joins race for governor - ABC Columbia

SPARTANBURG COUNTY, SC (WOLO) — State Senator out of District 11, Spartanburg County, officially joined the race to the governor’s office on Saturday. The 2nd term Republican kicked off his gubernatorial campaign at Bowen’s Landing in Inman to a crowd of supporters. According to Kimbrell’s website, if elected, he plans to eliminate state income taxes, expand immigration enforcement, and implement universal school choice. In 2020, Kimbrell flippe…