All 5 GOP Candidates for SC Governor to Speak at Spartanburg Event

Candidates will make their pitch to voters at a President's Day banquet hosted by the Spartanburg County Republican Party.

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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All five Republican candidates for South Carolina governor - Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette, state Sen. Josh Kimbrell, South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson, and U.S. Reps. Nancy Mace and Ralph Norman - will appear together at a President's Day banquet hosted by the Spartanburg County Republican Party on February 16th. The event will feature table displays, brief candidate remarks, and appearances by other local and statewide candidates.

Why it matters

This event represents a key opportunity for the Republican gubernatorial candidates to reach a large audience of engaged GOP voters in South Carolina ahead of the primary election. The Spartanburg County Republican Party is an influential political organization in the state, making this a high-profile campaign stop for the candidates.

The details

The banquet will take place at the Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium, with the campaigns having table displays set up for attendees to meet the candidates and pick up informational materials. Each of the five gubernatorial candidates will be given five minutes to address the audience, but there will not be a formal debate or Q&A session. In addition to the governor's race, the event will feature other local and statewide Republican candidates, including the 4th Congressional District race and the U.S. Senate race.

  • The banquet is scheduled for February 16, 2026 - President's Day.
  • Attendees are encouraged to arrive by 5 p.m. to meet the candidates and pick up information.
  • The event is scheduled to wrap up by 9 p.m.

The players

Pamela Evette

The current Lieutenant Governor of South Carolina and a Republican candidate for governor.

Josh Kimbrell

A state senator in South Carolina and a Republican candidate for governor.

Alan Wilson

The current Attorney General of South Carolina and a Republican candidate for governor.

Nancy Mace

A U.S. Representative from South Carolina's 1st Congressional District and a Republican candidate for governor.

Ralph Norman

A U.S. Representative from South Carolina's 5th Congressional District and a Republican candidate for governor.

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What they’re saying

“More than 400 people have made reservations for the banquet. Tickets are $100 each, and only a few are remaining.”

— Rick Beltram, Event organizer (greenvilleonline.com)

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The takeaway

This event represents a key opportunity for the Republican gubernatorial candidates to reach a large audience of engaged GOP voters in South Carolina ahead of the primary election. The Spartanburg County Republican Party is an influential political organization in the state, making this a high-profile campaign stop for the candidates.