Joshua B Kimbrell

Joshua B Kimbrell is a candidate for Governor South Carolina Primary Election in 2026 in Statewide, South Carolina.

Incumbent State Senator in Spartanburg, SC

Also running: Michael A Addison, Pamela S Evette, Walid N Hakim, Jermaine L Johnson, Nancy Mace, William M Mcleod, Ralph W Norman, Rom Reddy, Gary M Votour, William M Webster, Michael A Wilson.

Josh Kimbrell, born in Spartanburg, South Carolina, is an incumbent State Senator representing District 11. A Republican, he previously worked as an aviation leasing operator and Christian talk radio host. Kimbrell announced his bid for Governor of South Carolina in 2026, advocating for policies such as eliminating state income tax, expanding immigration enforcement, and implementing universal school choice. He also emphasizes protecting South Carolina's history and aims to build a more effective, collaborative relationship between the governor's office and the legislature.