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Justin Bennett

South Carolina Democratic Governor nominee?

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JUN 10, 2026

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Overview

Current roleCandidate

GenderMale

LocationSouth Carolina

Notable personal detailsJustin A. Bennett is a Democratic candidate in South Carolina who has declared a run in the 2026 South Carolina governor’s race. He previously filed as a Democratic candidate for U.S. House in South Carolina’s 4th congressional district in the 2022 cycle. Publicly available statewide election/campaign-finance listings identify him as a declared Democratic primary candidate for governor in 2026.

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transparencyusa.org fec.gov electionhistory.scvotes.gov wjcl.com en.wikipedia.org reference.org apnews.com yorkscdems.org thestate.com scvotes.gov fitsnews.com dl1.en-us.nina.az scdp.org scstatehouse.gov bennettscsenate.com wccbcharlotte.com forbes.com wrdw.com scdailygazette.com ballotready.org scpolicycouncil.org admin.sc.gov thegeorgiagazette.com waterstonetitle.com signalhire.com nicegram.app voterguide.ballotpedia.org cba.ballotpedia.org developer.ballotpedia.org legislation.ballotpedia.org cdn.ballotpedia.org nga.org

News

AINews Summary

Last updatedMay 20, 2026

Justin Bennett is in the news as one of the South Carolina gubernatorial candidates speaking at a forum ahead of the primary elections. At the event, candidates laid out their priorities on taxes, regulations, mental health, infrastructure, affordability, and environmental conservation. The forum was part of the run-up to the primary and helped clarify where Bennett and the other contenders stand on key campaign issues.

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Articles

WWLTX.com1 month ago

Gubernatorial candidates outline priorities during forum at University of South Carolina

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