Governor of South Carolina
The governor of South Carolina is the head of government of South Carolina. The governor is the ex officio commander-in-chief of the National Guard when not called into federal service. The governor's responsibilities include making yearly "State of the State" addresses to the South Carolina General Assembly, submitting an executive budget, and ensuring that state laws are enforced.
| Governor of South Carolina | |
|---|---|
Seal of the governor | |
| Government of South Carolina | |
| Style | His Excellency |
| Residence | Governors Mansion |
| Seat | Columbia |
| Appointer | Elected at-large |
| Term length | Four years, renewable once consecutively |
| Constituting instrument | Constitution of South Carolina |
| Inaugural holder | William Sayle |
| Formation | March 15, 1670 |
| Salary | $106,078 (2013) |
| Website | Official website |
The 117th and current governor of South Carolina is Henry McMaster, who is serving his first elected term. He assumed the office on January 24, 2017, after Nikki Haley resigned to become the United States ambassador to the United Nations. He won election to full terms in 2018 and 2022.
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