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Decision 2026

31 South Carolina Sheriffs Endorse David Stumbo for Attorney General

Sheriffs across the state back the career prosecutor to serve as South Carolina’s next Attorney General

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COLUMBIA — With less than one week remaining until the November 3 general election, Republican Attorney General nominee David Stumbo enters the final stretch with the endorsement of 31 South Carolina sheriffs, demonstrating broad support from the law enforcement leaders responsible for protecting communities across the state.

From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, these sheriffs stand behind Stumbo’s more than two decades of prosecutorial experience and his commitment to standing with law enforcement, fighting for victims, and holding violent criminals accountable.

“The men and women who wear the badge deserve an Attorney General who will stand shoulder to shoulder with them,” said Stumbo. “I’ve spent my career working alongside law enforcement to put violent criminals behind bars and fight for victims and their families.

I’m honored to have the support of these 31 sheriffs. As Attorney General, I’ll make sure they have a partner who is ready to get to work on day one.”

As Eighth Judicial Circuit Solicitor, Stumbo has prosecuted violent criminals, drug traffickers, and repeat offenders while building strong working relationships with the officers and deputies who investigate those crimes. His campaign for Attorney General is focused on bringing that frontline experience to the state’s top law enforcement office.

The 31 sheriffs endorsing Stumbo are:

Abbeville County: Sheriff Ray Watson

  • Aiken County: Sheriff Marty Sawyer
  • Anderson County: Sheriff Chad McBride
  • Bamberg County: Sheriff Kenny Bamberg
  • Beaufort County: Sheriff P.J. Tanner
  • Berkeley County: Sheriff Duane Lewis
  • Charleston County: Sheriff Carl Ritchie
  • Cherokee County: Sheriff Steve Mueller
  • Chester County: Sheriff Max Dorsey
  • Chesterfield County: Sheriff Cambo Streater
  • Colleton County: Sheriff Guerry “Buddy” Hill
  • Darlington County: Sheriff Michael August
  • Edgefield County: Sheriff Jody Rowland
  • Florence County: Sheriff T.J. Joye
  • Georgetown County: Sheriff Carter Weaver
  • Greenville County: Sheriff Hobart Lewis
  • Greenwood County: Sheriff Dennis Kelly
  • Horry County: Sheriff Phillip Thompson
  • Kershaw County: Sheriff Lee Boan
  • Lancaster County: Sheriff Barry Faile
  • Laurens County: Sheriff Don Reynolds
  • Lexington County: Sheriff Jay Koon
  • Marion County: Sheriff Brian Wallace

McCormick County: Sheriff Chad Cox

  • Newberry County: Sheriff Lee Foster
  • Oconee County: Sheriff Mike Crenshaw
  • Pickens County: Sheriff Tommy Blankenship
  • Saluda County: Sheriff Josh Price
  • Spartanburg County: Sheriff Bill Rhyne
  • Union County: Sheriff Jeff Bailey
  • York County: Sheriff Tony Breeden

Together, these endorsements send a clear message heading into November 3: law enforcement leaders across South Carolina trust David Stumbo to serve as their next Attorney General.

“Keeping South Carolina safe takes more than campaign promises. It takes experience, strong partnerships, and the resolve to see tough cases through,” Stumbo said. “That’s what I’ve brought to the courtroom throughout my career, and that’s what I’ll bring to the Attorney General’s Office. I would be honored to earn your vote on November 3.”

For more information about David Stumbo and his campaign for Attorney General, visit VoteStumbo.com.

Members of the media interested in scheduling an interview should contact Christopher Hall at christopher@votestumbo.com or (864) 787-8416.

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