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South Carolina

About South Carolina

Gov. Henry McMaster
Governor: Gov. Henry McMaster
Sen. Thomas Alexander
Senate President: Sen. Thomas Alexander
  • Known for: South Carolina BBQ, Palmetto Trees, and Hilton Head Island
  • Known as: South Carolinians
  • Animal: White-Tailed Deer
  • Bird: Carolina Wren
  • Flower: Yellow Jasmine
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  • GDP

    $270 billion

  • Area

    32,020 sq mi

  • Population

    5,190,705

  • Capital

    Columbia

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Making South Carolina's Economy Stronger
South Carolina has put forward a great framework for success to make the state economy stronger and its people freer in 2023. FGA’s policies for South Carolina this year are practical, powerful, and politically popular. They include:
  • Improving Economic Development
  • Reforming the Education System
  • Limiting Government and Increasing Fiscal Discipline
  • Prioritizing Public Safety
  • Increasing Personal Freedom
Latest South Carolina Polls
2023 National Voter Pulse Poll

The Center for Excellence in Polling recently surveyed likely voters nationwide on important issues facing the country and their top concerns.

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2023 National State Regulations Poll

The Center for Excellence in Polling recently surveyed likely voters on issues facing the country, including the need for regulatory reform.

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2022 National Public Health Emergency Poll

Sixty-five percent of voters say they support ending the public health emergency (PHE) declaration. Three in four Republicans, 58 percent of Democrats and 63 percent of Independents support ending the PHE.

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2022 National Inflation Poll

CEP recently surveyed likely voters and found that inflation and the economy remain top concerns for Americans.

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Center for Excellence in Polling

FGA’s Center for Excellence in Polling (CEP) conducts market research and messaging analysis to inform policymakers and the public about voters’ opinions, attitudes, and concerns on critical public policy issues.

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