https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/election/article315352351.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/b959dd52-88d4-46ab-9f7d-1e9899dcf8cc/1_th.jpg Ralph Norman wants South Carolina to look at his record Congressman Ralph Norman, who is seeking the Republican Party’s nomination for governor, believes he should be judged by his record, not just his words. https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/election/article315352351.html/video-embed 46 2026-04-10T13:30:28Z no https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/election/article315352336.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/64c0a660-fe6f-4984-9ca8-37f3c41e94e5/1_th.jpg Ralph Norman says he isn't a career politician Congressman Ralph Norman, who is seeking the Republican Party’s nomination for governor, was first elected to the South Carolina House in 2005. https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/election/article315352336.html/video-embed 37 2026-04-10T13:30:11Z no https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/election/article315352226.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/e4555775-5b8f-49ff-a2ef-8de6dffce0e7/1_th.jpg Ralph Norman wants to lower the cost of doing business Congressman Ralph Norman, who is seeking the Republican Party’s nomination for governor, wants to lower insurance premium rates and electricity costs. https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/election/article315352226.html/video-embed 123 2026-04-10T13:29:53Z no https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/election/article315352215.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/b9ab7bec-76d1-4593-8612-24db45f89964/1_th.jpg Ralph Norman wants lower costs around regulations Congressman Ralph Norman, who is seeking the Republican Party’s nomination for governor, says that the high cost of complying with state and local regulations can hurt business. https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/election/article315352215.html/video-embed 124 2026-04-10T13:26:03Z no https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/election/article315352167.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/3193bd7b-3ea6-4a3c-9692-b7028014b580/1_th.jpg Ralph Norman thinks liability requirements are too broad Congressman Ralph Norman, who is seeking the Republican Party’s nomination for governor, says that part of the state's affordability issues are due to excessive liability insurance requirements. https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/election/article315352167.html/video-embed 134 2026-04-10T13:25:34Z no https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/election/article315352138.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/fe598443-30e3-4c2d-9ca4-98fcfd3212e3/1_th.jpg Ralph Norman says Scout Motors is a disaster Congressman Ralph Norman, who is seeking the Republican Party’s nomination for governor, says he would not have allowed South Carolina's investment into the Scout Motors electric car factory. https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/election/article315352138.html/video-embed 182 2026-04-10T13:25:07Z no https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/election/article315352080.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/0a19cd4e-6229-4848-be45-687cd9a6e808/1_th.jpg Ralph Norman does not want a brick and mortar casino Congressman Ralph Norman, who is seeking the Republican Party’s nomination for governor, says that while he wants to bring business development to South Carolina, he is not interested in casinos. https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/election/article315352080.html/video-embed 152 2026-04-10T13:24:40Z no https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/election/article315352055.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/1e987cbb-5588-4d07-96b4-c9ece169d9a8/1_th.jpg Ralph Norman likes to listen to history podcasts Congressman Ralph Norman, who is seeking the Republican Party’s nomination for governor, answers fun questions about his hobbies and interests https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/election/article315352055.html/video-embed 117 2026-04-10T13:24:17Z no https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/election/article315346175.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/6d54f1dc-cf4d-4fc7-ad1d-32f718c11cfa/1_th.jpg Jermaine Johnson wants to redirect the state's focus Representative Jermaine Johnson, who is running in the Democratic primary for South Carolina governor, wants to move the state government's focus to infrastructure and economic issues, and away from social issues. https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/election/article315346175.html/video-embed 43 2026-04-10T13:23:54Z no https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/election/article315346166.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/c50a505c-2152-4ceb-ab98-c2efef65cf69/1_th.jpg Jermaine Johnson wants to address South Carolina's mental health Representative Jermaine Johnson, who is running in the Democratic primary for South Carolina governor, wants to address mental health concerns across the state. https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/election/article315346166.html/video-embed 82 2026-04-10T13:23:37Z no https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/election/article315346058.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/c62cf1fe-88f8-442c-8901-5e3981f5ad92/1_th.jpg Jermaine Johnson says South Carolina needs a fresh perspective Representative Jermaine Johnson, who is running in the Democratic primary for South Carolina governor, wants to end decades of one-party rule and bring a new perspective to government. https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/election/article315346058.html/video-embed 58 2026-04-10T13:23:23Z no https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/election/article315346015.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/9b971182-9d52-4aa2-82e7-fd2d57d6a45d/1_th.jpg Jermaine Johnson wants to help small businesses Representative Jermaine Johnson, who is running in the Democratic primary for South Carolina governor, says that easing regulations should help small business growth. https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/election/article315346015.html/video-embed 45 2026-04-10T13:13:18Z no https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/election/article315345988.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/bd244f1e-3007-4c1e-9eea-de735d46c5c5/1_th.jpg Jermaine Johnson says tort reform must result in lower premiums Representative Jermaine Johnson, who is running in the Democratic primary for South Carolina governor, says meaningful tort reform will need to lower insurance premiums for businesses. https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/election/article315345988.html/video-embed 57 2026-04-10T13:13:00Z no https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/election/article315345908.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/e60eb716-cfda-4930-a7c0-504a2f364af5/1_th.jpg Jermaine Johnson wants an resource independent South Carolina Representative Jermaine Johnson, who is running in the Democratic primary for South Carolina governor, wants South Carolina's farms to produce at least 25% of what the state eats, up from 11%. This is part of a larger plan to reach resource independence. https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/election/article315345908.html/video-embed 63 2026-04-10T13:12:01Z no https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/election/article315345745.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/f93a0a0d-75a3-4306-b6bb-b103c73082ab/1_th.jpg Jermaine Johnson loves the show "You" Representative Jermaine Johnson, who is running in the Democratic primary for South Carolina governor, answers fun questions about his hobbies and interests. https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/election/article315345745.html/video-embed 205 2026-04-10T13:11:38Z no https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/election/article315345701.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/14a8993e-67bf-4069-af1f-e839d974decf/1_th.jpg Jermaine Johnson wants to end single-party rule Representative Jermaine Johnson, who is running in the Democratic primary for South Carolina governor, wants a state with a lower homicide rate, is less dependent on the federal government and invests in schools. https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/election/article315345701.html/video-embed 52 2026-04-10T13:11:18Z no https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/election/article315345201.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/7a3abc78-1d5a-44c9-ab8b-b97234fa7149/1_th.jpg Josh Kimbrell gives an example of silly state regulations State Senator Josh Kimbrell, who is seeking the Republican Party’s nomination for governor, discusses a state regulation requiring a pay phone near a swimming pool. He says that there are others that require outdated technologies as well. https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/election/article315345201.html/video-embed 144 2026-04-10T13:10:54Z no https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/election/article315345183.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/5a5804dd-b6f8-41e1-96ca-afeda36c5d4e/1_th.jpg Josh Kimbrell wants to push DOT modernization and raise new revenue State Senator Josh Kimbrell, who is seeking the Republican Party’s nomination for governor, says that Department of Transportation modernization is a good direction for improving the state's infrastructure. https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/election/article315345183.html/video-embed 157 2026-04-10T13:10:37Z no https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/election/article315345232.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/5557dfa2-1c84-4035-9055-a6a3f4719e6f/1_th.jpg Josh Kimbrell discusses tort reform State Senator Josh Kimbrell, who is seeking the Republican Party’s nomination for governor, says that he supports "loser pays" regulations to help stop junk lawsuits. https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/election/article315345232.html/video-embed 166 2026-04-10T13:11:03Z no https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/election/article315345144.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/b355ed27-9df6-427e-a3da-1e2ea930a651/1_th.jpg Josh Kimbrell wants to simplify sales taxes State Senator Josh Kimbrell, who is seeking the Republican Party’s nomination for governor, says that inconsistent sales taxes add confusion and lower state revenue. https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/election/article315345144.html/video-embed 116 2026-04-10T13:09:50Z no https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/election/article315345135.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/4fe0d1e7-bbf6-405f-878e-f4861868479a/1_th.jpg Josh Kimbrell says that the governor should work with the legislature State Senator Josh Kimbrell, who is seeking the Republican Party’s nomination for governor, wants to be governor to lead the legislature. https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/election/article315345135.html/video-embed 229 2026-04-10T13:09:06Z no https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/election/article315345086.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/5970b1dc-459a-49e1-b1df-bc70d7508687/1_th.jpg Josh Kimbrell says that a sales tax can replace an income tax State Senator Josh Kimbrell, who is seeking the Republican Party’s nomination for governor, wants to get rid of the taxes that necessitates targeted tax incentives. https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/election/article315345086.html/video-embed 152 2026-04-10T13:08:50Z no https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/election/article315345051.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/5f81d911-09d4-4741-b9e7-045f44405f2f/1_th.jpg Josh Kimbrell loves 80s music State Senator Josh Kimbrell, who is seeking the Republican Party’s nomination for governor, answers questions about his interests and hobbies. https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/election/article315345051.html/video-embed 70 2026-04-10T13:08:28Z no https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/election/article315344614.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/8bbd3c78-dbdd-474c-a6fc-bffd22fcbb8c/1_th.jpg Billy Webster shares how he approaches problems Billy Webster, who is seeking the Democratic Party’s nomination for governor, doesn't view many problems in South Carolina as partisan issues. https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/election/article315344614.html/video-embed 150 2026-04-10T13:07:55Z no https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/election/article315344625.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/84176378-3ca9-409e-bb1c-f03e03b73a98/1_th.jpg Billy Webster is a marathon runner Billy Webster, who is seeking the Democratic Party’s nomination for governor, says his marathon running is evidence of strong discipline. https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/election/article315344625.html/video-embed 34 2026-04-10T13:08:02Z no https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/election/article315344467.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/3e3fcf01-0f6b-46a3-bb31-6a9240235ff0/1_th.jpg Billy Webster wants smart growth Billy Webster, who is seeking the Democratic Party’s nomination for governor, says that a statewide conservation plan is necessary, alongside a state economic development plan. https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/election/article315344467.html/video-embed 70 2026-04-10T13:06:35Z no https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/election/article315344427.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/ecfc746b-338a-41a3-9f75-ba18cf6f2037/1_th.jpg Billy Webster says that infrastructure is more than roads and bridges Billy Webster, who is seeking the Democratic Party’s nomination for governor, says that there are many places that need investment. https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/election/article315344427.html/video-embed 139 2026-04-10T13:06:03Z no https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/election/article315344359.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/f22328d7-4829-4c75-9a90-89e04c92ab22/1_th.jpg Billy Webster wants tort reform that balances business and victim's needs Billy Webster, who is seeking the Democratic Party’s nomination for governor, says that liability insurance rates can price people out of business in South Carolina. https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/election/article315344359.html/video-embed 109 2026-04-10T13:05:22Z no https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/election/article315344595.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/c02cb247-ec14-4230-ba07-b5e3d3ebbc32/1_th.jpg Billy Webster says that South Carolina's infrastructure is not ready Billy Webster, who is seeking the Democratic Party’s nomination for governor, says that if South Carolina wants to keep up the economic growth, it needs to strengthen roads, bridges, water and other infrastructure. https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/election/article315344595.html/video-embed 136 2026-04-10T13:06:50Z no https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/election/article315344394.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/ad75cfff-21ce-4efe-be31-310052dcdbad/1_th.jpg Billy Webster says that South Carolina has done well in regards to regulation Billy Webster, who is seeking the Democratic Party’s nomination for governor, says that South Carolina has done well to limit burdensome regulations, and recognizes that safety regulations are necessary. https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/election/article315344394.html/video-embed 141 2026-04-10T13:05:34Z no https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/election/article315343667.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/559afcc0-caf0-42c8-9657-630151b7e925/1_th.jpg Pamela Evette wants to build up South Carolina's workforce Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette, who is seeking the Republican Party’s nomination for governor, says that while eliminating regulations can help businesses, so can the state's community and technical colleges. https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/election/article315343667.html/video-embed 50 2026-04-10T13:04:21Z no https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/election/article315344342.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/afa91e8d-e13a-4436-95f5-c3819a88b08f/1_th.jpg Billy Webster thinks Gov. McMaster has done a great job Billy Webster, who is seeking the Democratic Party’s nomination for governor, says that Governor Henry McMaster has done a great job with development. https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/election/article315344342.html/video-embed 164 2026-04-10T13:05:06Z no https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/election/article315344280.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/2c14272a-43cc-419c-ad69-276a4ce35c0e/1_th.jpg Billy Webster answers some fun questions Billy Webster, who is seeking the Democratic Party’s nomination for governor, answers lightning round questions about his interests and hobbies. https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/election/article315344280.html/video-embed 126 2026-04-10T13:04:41Z no https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/election/article315343654.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/efcac188-72a6-4e02-84ec-f656f66a4d90/1_th.jpg Pamela Evette wants more progress on tort reform Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette, who is seeking the Republican Party’s nomination for governor, is proud of some of her work on tort reform, but wants to go further. https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/election/article315343654.html/video-embed 143 2026-04-10T13:04:09Z no https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/election/article315343519.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/6f4f3478-b457-4e5f-92d6-391af8fa9895/1_th.jpg Pamela Evette says time is money Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette, who is seeking the Republican Party’s nomination for governor, wants to focus on the state's bridges to bring products to market faster. https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/election/article315343519.html/video-embed 24 2026-04-10T13:02:45Z no https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/election/article315343579.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/a3a3ded5-119e-4ed4-b58f-3fbfb6e5c12c/1_th.jpg Pamela Evette gives an example of a silly state regulation Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette, who is seeking the Republican Party’s nomination for governor, gives an example of a state building regulation that she would like to eliminate. She says that providing an exit diagram of a building without walls slows development unnecessarily. https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/election/article315343579.html/video-embed 161 2026-04-10T13:03:46Z no https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/election/article315343289.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/735061f7-7fc3-4913-bc60-d9c971d6304e/1_th.jpg Pamela Evette shares her favorite music, TV and what she's reading Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette, who is seeking the Republican Party’s nomination for governor, is asked about some of her hobbies and interests during a forum for gubernatorial candidates. https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/election/article315343289.html/video-embed 79 2026-04-10T13:00:47Z no https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/election/article315343492.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/adaf10ef-d0ef-4982-9b32-5ed9e7783c44/1_th.jpg Pamela Evette wants technology to reduce costs Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette, who is seeking the Republican Party’s nomination for governor, wants to use technology to increase the speed and efficiency of government. https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/election/article315343492.html/video-embed 79 2026-04-10T13:01:43Z no https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/election/article315343458.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/281b1ef3-2957-475d-80f0-a52ee52dd78e/1_th.jpg Pamela Evette wants business to grow Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette, who is seeking the Republican Party’s nomination for governor, plans to offset lost revenue from eliminating the state income tax through business growth. https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/election/article315343458.html/video-embed 60 2026-04-10T13:01:10Z no https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/election/article315343479.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/d29d6fb7-c318-44dd-8488-2d5f57752f6b/1_th.jpg Pamela Evette shares why she wants to be governor Pamela Evette shares why she is running for South Carolina governor. She says her business experience is a benefit for understanding South Carolina's needs. https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/election/article315343479.html/video-embed 102 2026-04-10T13:01:25Z no https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/election/article315343256.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/225bc1aa-62ed-4d94-903b-1f9ed7479e8f/1_th.jpg Pamela Evette has built relationships in the assembly Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette, who is seeking the Republican Party’s nomination for governor, says she has built valuable relationships with lawmakers. https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/election/article315343256.html/video-embed 50 2026-04-10T13:00:25Z no https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/election/article315335872.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/3d89234a-9081-4563-9e2a-af993a8dbbb8/1_th.jpg Evette wants state income tax gone in the first 100 days Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette, a candidate in the Republican primary for governor, wants to eliminate the state income tax in her first 100 days as governor. https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/election/article315335872.html/video-embed 93 2026-04-08T02:40:08Z no