State Treasurer Choose 1
ELECTION INFORMATION: The Statewide Democratic and Republican Primary Elections will be held Tuesday, June 9, 2026. You may vote in either the Republican or the Democratic primary. Your address indicates you live in the district for this race.EARLY VOTING: If you prefer to vote prior to June 9, 2026, you can vote during a two-week early voting period Tuesday, May 26 through Friday, June 5. Early voting centers are open Monday to Friday, excluding holidays, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Early voting locations are specific to the county in which you are registered to vote. For your location, check your county Voter Registration and Elections website or SCVOTES.gov.ABSENTEE VOTING: You may be eligible to vote absentee by mail. For details on eligibility and how to submit your request, see this SC Election Commission Voting Absentee page: https://www.scvotes.gov/absentee-voting.*****************SC State Treasurer --The state treasurer serves as the chief custodian of the state's treasury and is the state's head banker. The treasurer receives and deposits state monies, manages investments, and keeps track of budget surpluses and deficits. The position has powers and responsibilities like those of the United States Secretary of the Treasury and the Treasurer of the United States, or the chief financial officer of a corporation. This is a four-year elected term.NOTE:This candidate’s responses were not available before our publication deadline. Voters are welcome to encourage the candidate to share their views. Updated responses will be posted as they are received.
Biographical Information
Why are you running for state Treasurer?
To Move South Carolina Forward and restore accountability and transparency to the State Treasurer’s Office.
Given that technology changes so rapidly, how will you keep SC ahead of the curve in managing finances, investments, debts, and other treasury activities?
Over $850 Million unclaimed money sits in our state coffers. That money belongs to the citizens. When elected, I will modernize existing processes and controls to return that money to the rightful owners, to include using responsible banking practices that moves SC further in managing taxpayer money and treasury activities.
How will you address protecting citizens and businesses in SC from financial fraud?
As a former Bank Examiner, I have been trained to verify and sworn to protect. I will ensure that the treasury’s internal controls are responsive to the growing incidence of financial fraud leveled against vulnerable adults and businesses in SC. I will make sure that the State Treasurer’s Office is engaged with all communities and advocate a “trust but verify” approach to prevent financial fraud and increase accessibility to financial literacy and awareness training opportunities.
Biographical Information
Why are you running for state Treasurer?
Candidate has not yet responded.
Given that technology changes so rapidly, how will you keep SC ahead of the curve in managing finances, investments, debts, and other treasury activities?
Candidate has not yet responded.
How will you address protecting citizens and businesses in SC from financial fraud?
Candidate has not yet responded.