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Rep. Ralph Norman Enters 2026 South Carolina Governor’s Race

Norman plans to file candidacy paperwork in the coming days before launching his campaign with an event in Rock Hill

Rep. Ralph Norman, R-S.C., a member of the conservative House Freedom Caucus, speaks to reporters following his White House meeting as Republicans work to push President Donald Trump's signature bill of tax breaks and spending cuts across the finish line even as conservative and moderate GOP holdouts slow that effort, at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, July 2, 2025. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
Rep. Ralph Norman, R-S.C., a member of the conservative House Freedom Caucus, speaks to reporters following his White House meeting as Republicans work to push President Donald Trump's signature bill of tax breaks and spending cuts across the finish line even as conservative and moderate GOP holdouts slow that effort, at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, July 2, 2025. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
Rep. Ralph Norman, R-S.C., a member of the conservative House Freedom Caucus, speaks to reporters following his White House meeting as Republicans work to push President Donald Trump's signature bill of tax breaks and spending cuts across the finish line even as conservative and moderate GOP holdouts slow that effort, at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, July 2, 2025. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
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Overview

  • On July 25, Norman’s campaign confirmed that he has officially declared his bid for South Carolina governor in 2026.
  • He is expected to file his candidacy paperwork with state officials imminently and hold a kickoff rally in Rock Hill to formally launch his campaign.
  • Norman has served in the U.S. House since a 2017 special election and is a founding member of the conservative House Freedom Caucus.
  • He was one of only two House Republicans to endorse Nikki Haley in the 2024 presidential primary and has said he will not seek President Trump’s endorsement.
  • His entry adds to a crowded GOP primary field that already includes Attorney General Alan Wilson, Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette and state Sen. Josh Kimbrell.