Chief of staff to Gov. Riley becomes 3rd Democrat in SC governor’s race

By: Adrian Ashford

Outlets: South Carolina Daily Gazette

Published: March 25, 2026

Words: 991

Last Updated: 4 months, 1 week ago

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COLUMBIA — An Upstate businessman who worked for former Gov. Dick Riley and in the Clinton administration has shaken up the Democratic primary for governor.

Billy Webster, 68, of Greenville, highlighted his experience in Washington and as an executive as he officially launched his bid Wednesday. He becomes the third Democrat trying to flip the governor’s office blue for the first time in 28 years.

“If you look at the folks in this race so …

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