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Democrat
Mullins McLeod
South Carolina Democratic Governor nominee?
$40.1K
JUN 10, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleAttorney
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyConservative Democrat
GenderMale
LocationSouth Carolina
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BackgroundAttorney
EducationWofford College (B.A., 1994)
Notable personal detailsWilliam Mullins McLeod Jr. is a Charleston-based personal injury and trial attorney and a native of Walterboro, South Carolina. He previously ran for governor in 2010, dropping out months before the Democratic primary. In the 2026 South Carolina Democratic gubernatorial primary, he ran again but was eliminated, finishing behind Jermaine Johnson and Billy Webster.
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Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
The candidate’s platform includes a mix of tax proposals: calls to decrease government size and return unspent budget to taxpayers alongside proposals for targeted tax relief (100% daycare deduction, tax credits for employers who pay student loans) and a proposed corporate “robot tax.” News coverage reports McLeod has also joined calls to eliminate the state personal income tax. These items show both tax-cut/limited-government positions and progressive-style spending/worker-support proposals, yielding a mixed overall stance on economy and taxes.
Healthcare
Supports expanding access to affordable healthcare and making healthcare more affordable for families; supports protecting women’s ability to make their own healthcare decisions.
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Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports keeping abortion safe and legal in critical situations while working to reduce the need for abortion through adoption support, expanded healthcare access, and family resources.
Climate & Energy
Campaign platform includes brief environmental commitments such as "Preserve and Protect Our Natural Resources" and specific policy lines opposing Santee Cooper and Central Electric, but it does not lay out clear climate targets, emissions policy, fossil-fuel or clean-energy plans, or support for major climate frameworks. The available campaign materials emphasize anti-corruption, fiscal issues, and other policy priorities rather than a detailed climate and energy agenda.
Public Safety & Guns
The candidate's platform affirms protection of Second Amendment rights and says “No one will be coming after our Right to Bear Arms.” The platform also calls for increasing law enforcement staffing, training, and pay.
News
AINews Summary
Last updatedJul 15, 2026
Mullins McLeod is in the news as one of the Democratic candidates in South Carolina’s 2026 governor race. He recently took part in the final primary debate, where candidates made closing arguments on the economy, infrastructure, and education. The primary is underway, with a runoff possible if no one wins a majority.
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Articles
WWIS102 months ago
DECISION 2026: Tracking results of Democratic primary for SC governor
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L5Live 5 News WCSC2 months ago
South Carolina Democrats make final pitch ahead of June 9 primary
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WWIS104 months ago
Upstate businessman is third Democrat to join SC Governor’s race
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CPCharleston Post and Courier3 months ago
The 2026 Republican and Democratic governor candidate bios
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Polls
South Carolina Democratic Governor nominee?
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Endorsements
South Carolina Democratic Governor nominee?
Endorsers of Mullins McLeod for South Carolina Democratic Governor nominee?
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