SC GOP senator ends bid for governor, making it a 5-way race

By: Jessica Holdman

Outlets: South Carolina Daily Gazette

Published: June 4, 2026

Words: 660

Last Updated: 1 week ago

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State Sen. Josh Kimbrell is ending his run for governor of South Carolina, the Spartanburg County Republican said in a video posted to social media late Wednesday.

But he’s still on the June 9 GOP primary ballot.

His decision comes with two days left in early voting.

“It was an honor to run for governor of South Carolina,” said Kimbrell, of Boiling Springs. “I think I proved in all the debates that I’ve participated …

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