The governor of South Carolina. The governor is the ex officio commander-in-chief of the National Guard when not called into federal service. The governor’s responsibilities include making yearly “State of the State” addresses to the South Carolina General Assembly, submitting an executive budget and ensuring that state laws are enforced.
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How many terms can a South Carolina governor serve?
Under Section 4 in Article IV of the South Carolina Constitution, the governor serves a four-year term in office beginning at noon on the Wednesday following the second Tuesday in January following his election and ending at noon on the first Wednesday following the second Tuesday in January four years later.
Can Henry McMaster run again?
Incumbent Republican Governor, Henry McMaster took office on January 24, 2017, upon the resignation of Nikki Haley and was elected to a full term in his own right in 2018. He is running for re-election for a second full term in office.
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