Curtis Melvin Loftis

Curtis Melvin Loftis is the incumbent South Carolina State Treasurer, a Republican who has served since 2011. He is running for re-election in 2026, stating it's been "one of the greatest honors of my life" and that "there is still more to do." Loftis emphasizes transparency, accountability, and sound financial principles in managing state investments, recently reporting $1.7 billion in earnings. He chairs the State Board of Financial Institutions and holds other key financial positions. His tenure has included controversies, such as a state investigation into a non-existent $1.8 billion surplus due to an accounting error, and an unsuccessful legislative attempt to remove him.