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Henry McMaster
Henry McMaster (R) is the 117th governor of South Carolina state, with an extensive history in politics.
Associations:
Columbia Rotary Club
Saint Andrews Society
First Presbyterian Church of Columbia
Palmetto Health Foundation Board
party
Republican
jurisdiction
South Carolina
service dates
January 24, 2017 - Present
gender
Male
Personal Moments
1947
Henry Dargan McMaster was born in Columbia, South Carolina
Born on May 27, 1947, he is the eldest son of John Gregg and Ida Dargan McMaster.
1969
Henry McMaster obtains a bachelor degree in history
While an undergraduate at the University of South Carolina, he was a member of Kappa Alpha Order and the South Carolina Student Legislature.
1973
McMaster is admitted to the Richland County Bar Association of the South Carolina Bar
After graduating from the University of South Carolina School of Law earlier that year, he was admitted to his county’s bar association.
1978
Henry gets married
He and his wife, Peggy McMaster, had two children together.
2015
McMaster is accused of campaign finance violation
On January 6th, the Ethics Commission of South Carolina accused him of accepting more than $50,000 over the state limit for campaign donations. He was ordered to repay the contributions and fined.
Campaign History
1986
Henry McMaster runs for the United States Senate
While he won the Republican primary, he lost the general election to four-term Democratic incumbent Ernest Hollings.
1990
McMaster runs for lieutenant governor of South Carolina
Again, he won the Republican primary but lost the general election to the Democratic incumbent.
1993
Henry is elected chairman of the South Carolina Republican Party
He was elected on May 8, 1993, and reelected by the State Republican Convention in 1996, 1998, and 2000.
2003
McMaster becomes the 50th attorney general of South Carolina
He won the race for attorney general of the state and was reelected in 2006, running unopposed.
2010
McMaster runs for governor, but loses primary
Finishing third in the Republican Primary, he was unable to secure the nomination bid.
2014
Henry becomes the lieutenant governor of South Carolina
On November 14, 2014, he was elected as the lieutenant governor of South Carolina.
2018
Henry McMaster wins reelection as Governor of South Carolina
After assuming office as governor in 2017, he was reelected to serve his first four-year term.
2022
McMaster secures Republican nomination for governor and wins general election
He secured the nomination in the June 14th primary and ran against Democratic nominee Joe Cunningham in the general election. McMaster won the popular vote by 58.1%.
Position on Key Issues
Climate Change
Governor Henry McMaster hasn’t made climate change one of his top concerns, but he has pushed for the protection of South Carolina’s tourism industry from offshore drilling.
Healthcare
In regards to healthcare, McMaster believes in state sovereignty. The removal of anti-free market mandates, the facilitation of greater access to healthcare in rural areas, and the fighting of the opioid epidemic are all initiatives that he supports.
Social Security
One of Henry McMaster’s main priorities is the financial protection of first responders, law enforcement, and veterans. He has pushed for pay increases, retention bonuses, and exemptions on retirement income for society’s most integral members.
Key Issues:
Climate Change
Healthcare
Social Security