Governor of South Carolina

Said he has always supported defending South Carolina's Heartbeat Law, with exceptions, and his team confirmed he believes the six-week law should stand; he and Johnson both pledged at an October 6 debate not to seek to make the restrictions more severe.

Has opposed all Republican-backed anti-abortion laws in the Legislature, according to the SC Daily Gazette; at the October 6 debate he and Wilson both pledged they would not seek to make the state's abortion restrictions more restrictive.

Lists full support for a woman's right to choose, including access to abortion, in his 10-point plan.

Proposes background checks, mental health screenings and required safety training for new gun owners, and says he has no intention of confiscating guns or implementing additional restrictions beyond those in place.

“Reject cooperation with abuses by ICE; uphold the values of “The New Colossus.””

On his campaign website, under 'LGBTQ+, Minority, and Immigrant Rights'

“more affordable housing through rehabilitation of existing properties, workforce-housing partnerships, and more efficient permitting without sacrificing safety”

In responses to the Fort Mill Sun candidate questionnaire

Says he would support a progressive tax system.

Proposes eliminating the state income tax with a sales-tax increase, and removing corporate sales-tax exemptions.

At the October 6 debate he said he wants every family to have access to health care but that expanding Medicaid is not the answer, arguing the state cannot afford it.

Said at the October 6 debate that expanding Medicaid is a must for improving access to health care.

Proposes a state-owned nonprofit insurer for all residents and accepting available federal Medicaid funds.

Says he supports expanding Medicaid in South Carolina.

Says he supports raising the minimum wage to $15 an hour.

Proposes state-funded childcare at every public school.

As Attorney General he joined 27 other attorneys general in amicus briefs asking the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold state laws limiting girls' sports teams to biological females, and described the Court's June 2026 ruling as a landmark.