CityWatch: An Early Prediction on the 2026 GOP Race for SC Governor

CityWatch: An early prediction on the 2026 GOP race for SC governor

Columnist Kevin Fisher writes that the Republican primary for South Carolina’s next governor promises to be a “barn burner.” Here are his predictions for the race.

GOP gubernatorial race might get really testy – The Island News – Beaufort, SC

By Andy Brack The Republican race for a gubernatorial candidate in 2026 could easily become a B-team bloodbath. Already, there are three announced candidates. And with more likely to jump into the wide-open race in the weeks ahead — incumbent Gov. Henry McMaster is term-limited — it easily could spin out of control, with ever shriller opponents trying to distinguish themselves as the 2026 primary approaches. Or not – if you think the current ver…

Republican primary race for governor heating up

The race to replace term-limited Gov. Henry McMaster heated up on the Republican side this week with a splashy campaign announcement, a lawsuit alleging serious misconduct and a high-profile trip to the White House.