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JUN 10, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Current roleGovernor
PartyDemocratic
GenderMale
LocationSouth Carolina
BackgroundBusinessman
Notable personal detailsWilliam Mendenhall “Billy” Webster IV is a South Carolina businessman and former Clinton-era White House official. He served as a White House Fellow and later worked as chief of staff to South Carolina Governor Richard Riley and to Riley as U.S. Secretary of Education, then served as Director of Scheduling and Advance for President Bill Clinton. He has held leadership and board roles with organizations in South Carolina, including health-care and conservation nonprofits, and has been reported as exploring or preparing a Democratic run for governor in 2026.
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Supports conservation and actions to address climate change and has publicly backed The Nature Conservancy’s work in South Carolina, highlighting priorities such as protecting land and water and tackling climate change. Positioning emphasizes environmental stewardship and sustainability rather than explicit calls to phase out fossil fuels or endorse specific aggressive national targets.
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Billy Webster, a businessman, has announced he is running for South Carolina governor as a Democrat. He is entering a Democratic primary that also includes state Rep. Jermaine Johnson and attorney Mullins McLeod. Webster says his campaign will focus on infrastructure, conservation, healthcare, and lowering costs.
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