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Stephen Goldfinch
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Stephen Goldfinch | |
|---|---|
| Member of the South Carolina Senate from the 34th district | |
| Assumed office November 14, 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Raymond Cleary |
| Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 108th district | |
| In office November 2012 – November 14, 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Kevin R. Ryan |
| Succeeded by | Lee Hewitt |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 19, 1982 Conway, South Carolina, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Education | The Citadel (BS, MBA) Charleston School of Law (JD) |
Stephen L. Goldfinch Jr. (born November 19, 1982) is an American politician. He is a member of the Republican party.[1]
Career
[edit]Goldfinch, is a businessman and serial entrepreneur. Over the years he has owned or been a partner in a number of businesses from the bio technology space to the legal services space. He is currently invested in a law firm, a timber company, a podcast, a radio show, a magazine, a charter boat company and is a member of the SC National Guard.
Political career
[edit]South Carolina House of Representatives
[edit]Goldfinch served in the South Carolina House of Representatives from 2012 to 2016.
South Carolina Senate
[edit]Goldfinch is a member of the South Carolina Senate from the 34th District, serving in the legislature since 2017.[2] Goldfinch serves on the Senate Finance, Fish Game and Forestry, Rules, and Agriculture and Natural Resources committees.[3]
2024 Presidential Election Endorsement
[edit]In June 2023, Goldfinch endorsed Tim Scott in the 2024 United States presidential election.[4]
2026 South Carolina Attorney General Election
[edit]Goldfinch expressed his interest in running for Attorney General of South Carolina, as incumbent Alan Wilson considered a run for Governor in 2026.[5] In July 2025, Goldfinch officially announced his run for the office.[6][7] His campaign platform emphasizes addressing government overreach, pursuing violent crime, and supporting law enforcement, with particular focus on combating fentanyl trafficking and organized crime.[8]
Personal life
[edit]As a captain in the National Guard, Goldfinch was reported injured on August 1, 2023, during a deployment to Camp Lemonnier in Djibouti Africa. He was transported to Landstuhl Germany for surgery and a Soldier Recovery Unit at Ft Stewart for rehabilitation.[9]
South Carolina Congressman Russell Frye posted about the incident on social media.[10] Later, reporters uncovered that the injury occurred after Goldfinch fell in a bunker. The next day during a physical training session at the base he reportedly tore his pectoral muscle and rotator cuff.[11]
References
[edit]- ^ "The Voter's Self Defense System". Vote Smart. Retrieved June 4, 2020.
- ^ "South Carolina Legislature Online - Member Biography". www.scstatehouse.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2020.
- ^ "South Carolina Legislature Online - Member Biography". www.scstatehouse.gov. Retrieved 2024-10-14.
- ^ Sen. Tim Scott in Spartanburg to announce campaign endorsements". FOX Carolina. June 12, 2023. Retrieved August 22, 2023.
- ^ Reynolds, Nick (2025-05-20). "Leader in effort to oust state treasurer says he's exploring run for SC attorney general". Post and Courier. Retrieved 2025-05-20.
- ^ Holdman, Jessica (2025-07-07). "SC GOP senator launches bid for state attorney general • SC Daily Gazette". SC Daily Gazette. Retrieved 2025-08-24.
- ^ Phillips, Patrick (2025-07-08). "Lowcountry state senator announces run for attorney general". WCSC-TV. Retrieved 2025-08-24.
- ^ "Goldfinch for Attorney General – Official Campaign Website". Stephen Goldfinch for Attorney General. Retrieved October 6, 2025.
- ^ Adcox, Seanna (August 1, 2023). "SC senator injured in Africa while deployed with National Guard is expected to recover". The Post and Courier. Retrieved August 2, 2023.
- ^ Rowles, Courtney (August 2, 2023). "SC senator injured during National Guard deployment in Africa". WPDE-TV. Retrieved August 2, 2023.
- ^ "Sen. Stephen Goldfinch's Gym Injuries – Grand Strand Daily". www.grandstranddaily.com. Retrieved 2023-08-28.
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