Incumbent
South Carolina Republican Attorney General nominee?
7hStephen Goldfinch is now the front-runner for the South Carolina Republican Attorney General nomination at 73%, ahead of the prior leader by 46.0 points.
73%
South Carolina Republican Attorney General nominee?
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JUN 24, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleState Senator
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
Age43 years old (Nov 19, 1982)
GenderMale
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LocationSouth Carolina
BackgroundAttorney
EducationThe Citadel — B.S. (2004)
Notable personal detailsStephen Lewis Goldfinch Jr. is an American attorney and Republican politician from South Carolina. He has served in the South Carolina Senate representing District 34 (Georgetown and Horry counties) since 2016 and previously served in the South Carolina House of Representatives (District 108). He is a graduate of The Citadel and Charleston School of Law and serves as a JAG officer in the South Carolina Army National Guard.
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Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Supports reducing tax burdens and limiting government spending while also proposing targeted fees on newcomers to fund local infrastructure. Has proposed eliminating the state income tax and backed measures to cut taxes and reduce regulatory/agency spending.
Healthcare
Supports stricter oversight and prosecution of Medicaid fraud and has backed legislation that would expand state authority over certain Medicaid/pharmacy matters and empower the attorney general to bring actions related to pharmacy/Medicaid practices.
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Immigration & Border
Supports stronger enforcement and cooperative state-level action on immigration and border security, including working with federal enforcement priorities and joining other state attorneys general in litigation to push back on federal policies. Advocates clear, enforceable federal legislation on illegal immigration and restrictions on sanctuary policies while emphasizing lawful immigration and border security.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports restrictions on abortion and has backed South Carolina’s fetal heartbeat / six-week ban with certain exceptions; as attorney general candidate he says he will defend pro‑life laws in court. His legislative record includes a vote in support of the Heartbeat Bill that limits most abortions after a fetal heartbeat is detected with specified exceptions.
Climate & Energy
Supports expanded domestic oil and gas development including offshore drilling and has promoted energy policies favoring development and ‘‘energy freedom.’' Has also engaged with legislation related to state energy policy such as the South Carolina Energy Freedom Act.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports Second Amendment rights and opposes registration/expanded federal gun-registration measures while emphasizing aggressive prosecution of violent crime and strong support for law enforcement. Backs policies to crack down on violent offenders and firearm-related felonies rather than new broad gun-control measures.
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AINews Summary
Last updatedJun 11, 2026
Stephen Goldfinch has advanced to a Republican runoff for South Carolina attorney general after no candidate won a majority in the June 9 primary. He will face Solicitor David Stumbo in the June 23 runoff, and the winner will go on to face Democratic nominee Richard Hricik in the November general election.
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