Henry McMaster (R)
Governor
2017
In office since
Republican supermajority
Legislature
Historical data
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Compared to the United States
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Side-by-side comparison of South Carolina vs. the U.S. average.
National ranking
How states rank by years of republican control.
| #1 | Wyoming | 40 |
| #2 | Michigan | 24 |
| #3 | North Carolina | 24 |
| #4 | New Mexico | 23 |
| #5 | Georgia | 22 |
| #6 | New Jersey | 16 |
| #7 | Ohio | 14 |
| #8 | Wisconsin | 14 |
| #9 | Arizona | 14 |
| #10 | Washington | 14 |
| #11 | Virginia | 12 |
| #12 | New Hampshire | 2 |
| #13 | Maine | 2 |
| #14 | Montana | 1 |
| #15 | Minnesota | 1 |
| #16 | Delaware | 1 |
| #17 | Colorado | 1 |
| #18 | Vermont | 1 |
| #19 | Oregon | 1 |
| #20 | Rhode Island | 1 |
| #21 | South Dakota | 1 |
| #22 | Alaska | 1 |
| #23 | Kentucky | 0 |
| #24 | Utah | 0 |
| #25 | Louisiana | 0 |
Overview
Henry McMaster (R) has been governor since 2017, with Republicans controlling both legislative chambers. Key governors figures for South Carolina include Governor: Henry McMaster (R), In office since: 2017, Legislature: Republican supermajority. Compare South Carolina with national averages and other U.S. states on America in Numbers.
Did you know?
- South Carolina’s presidential primary has become a decisive early contest for both parties.