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 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. |
| Political 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
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
2026 South Carolina Attorney General election
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
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
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
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
- ^ "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.