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Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette is scheduled to be in Greenville on Monday night to announce she will run for governor in 2026 to succeed Gov. Henry McMaster, who is ineligible for reelection due to South Carolina's term limits.
Evette, a Republican, said in an online post last week that “I hope to see you at the Smokestack at Judson Mill in Greenville on Monday night as we make some news!”
“We’ve got a lot to talk about, and a lot to do to help President Trump,” Evette said.
Doors are scheduled to open at 5 p.m.
Attorney General Alan Wilson has formally jumped into the 2026 race for governor, the first of at least six Republicans looking to succeed McMaster in what is anticipated to be the Palmetto State's most contentious and competitive statewide election this decade, the postandcourier.com reported.
Upstate Republican State Sen. Josh Kim ell has announced he also is running for governor.
Evette of Travelers Rest was elected as the 93rd Lieutenant Governor of South Carolina on November 6, 2018.
Prior to her election as the first female Republican lieutenant governor of South Carolina, Evette founded Quality Business Solutions, Inc. (QBS), a payroll, human resources, and benefits services firm headquartered in Travelers Rest.
Under her leadership as president and CEO, QBS grew exponentially, going from start-up to an over $1 billion enterprise and was named one of the nation’s fastest growing small businesses.
QBS also has been repeatedly honored among the best places to work in South Carolina.
Evette has received numerous business and professional accolades, including the ATHENA Leadership Award, the Enterprising Woman of the Year Award, and the Women Presidents’ Organization 50 Fastest-Growing Women-Owned/Led Companies Award.
She is a trained accountant.
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