Ellen E Weaver

Ellen Weaver is the incumbent South Carolina Superintendent of Education, a Republican politician elected in November 2022. Born in Greenville in 1979, she previously led the conservative Palmetto Promise Institute. Her tenure has focused on literacy initiatives, parental empowerment, and education freedom, including significant teacher pay raises and expanding school choice. She earned both her bachelor's and master's degrees from Bob Jones University, fulfilling a master's requirement during her initial campaign. Weaver, endorsed by prominent Republicans in 2022, announced her re-election bid for 2026, emphasizing her commitment to continuing "bold, conservative reforms" for South Carolina students.