McMaster and Trump endorse 3rd potential candidate for SC agriculture commissioner

By: Seanna Adcox

Outlets: South Carolina Daily Gazette

Published: February 5, 2026

Words: 650

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

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COLUMBIA — Two surprise endorsements Thursday may heat up the race for South Carolina’s next agriculture commissioner.

Gov. Henry McMaster threw his “full endorsement and support” behind his former agriculture adviser Cody Simpson — if he decides to run.

“I am calling on Cody to step up and answer the call to serve,” the Republican governor said in social media posts. He “has the experience needed and, just as importantly, has the knowledge and …

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