Stephen Goldfinch
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 2012–2016 | |
| Preceded by | Kevin R. Ryan |
| Succeeded by | Lee Hewitt |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 19, 1982 Conway, South Carolina, United States |
| Political party | Republican |
| Alma mater | The Citadel (B.S., M.B.A.) Charleston School of Law (J.D.) |
| Profession | Attorney |
Stephen L. Goldfinch (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]2026 South Carolina Attorney General election
[edit]Goldfinch has expressed his interest in running for Attorney General of South Carolina, as incumbent Alan Wilson is considering a run for Governor in 2026.[2]
South Carolina Senate
[edit]Goldfinch is a member of the South Carolina Senate from the 34th District, serving in the legislature since 2012. [3] Goldfinch's committees are Finance, Fish Game and Forestry, Rules and Agriculture and Natural Resources.[4]
South Carolina House of Representatives
[edit]Goldfinch served in the South Carolina House of Representatives from 2012 to 2016.
In June 2023, Goldfinch endorsed Tim Scott in the 2024 United States presidential election.[5]
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.[6]
South Carolina Congressman Russell Frye posted about the incident on social media.[7] 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. [8]
References
[edit]- ^ "The Voter's Self Defense System". Vote Smart. Retrieved June 4, 2020.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ 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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