William R Simpson

William R Simpson is a candidate for Commissioner of Agriculture South Carolina Primary Election in 2026 in Statewide, South Carolina.

Farmer in SC

Also running: Deshawn Lavar Blanding, Jeremy Blaine Cannon, Danny L Ford, Christopher Nelums, Michael Dean Sullens, Fred Foster West.

William R. Simpson, III, also known as Cody Simpson, is a candidate for South Carolina Commissioner of Agriculture in the 2026 primary election. A 5th-generation farmer, he possesses deep roots in the state's agricultural community and a strong passion for rural South Carolina. Simpson previously served as the State Executive Director for the SC Farm Service Agency from May 2025 to February 2026, and as an agriculture advisor to Governor Henry McMaster. His campaign has demonstrated significant financial strength, reporting over $437,000 in total income during the first quarter of 2026.