Rom Reddy

Rom Reddy is a candidate for Governor South Carolina Primary Election in 2026 in Statewide, South Carolina.

Businessman in Isle of Palms, SC

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

Rom Reddy, a millionaire businessman and Republican, is running for Governor of South Carolina in the 2026 election. An immigrant with an Ivy League education, Reddy resides in Isle of Palms. He founded DOGE SC, a limited government advocacy group. Reddy is self-funding his campaign, declining donations. He is known for defying vaccine mandates for his employees during the pandemic and for ongoing litigation over a seawall. Reddy advocates for investing in the state's human capital and natural beauty to ensure its competitive advantage. He has not held public office before.