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Joshua Kimbrell

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Joshua Kimbrell
Candidate for Governor
REP
Biography
Joshua Kimbrell is a Republican state senator and candidate for governor of South Carolina in 2026. He represents the Upstate in the South Carolina Senate and has positioned his campaign around conservative fiscal and social policy. His public platform emphasizes tax relief, limited government, school choice, and public safety.
Top Priorities
  • Cut taxes and reduce the size of state government.
  • Support school choice and conservative education policy.
  • Emphasize public safety, border security, and constitutional rights.
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