EXECUTIVE · SC · 1975-1979
James B. Edwards
Governor · Republican · South Carolina
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First GOP SC Gov since Reconstruction; later Reagan Energy Sec
Background
James B. Edwards (Republican) was South Carolina's Governor 1975–1979 (4 years). Took office after John C. West; succeeded by Richard Riley. Note: First GOP SC Gov since Reconstruction; later Reagan Energy Sec. Same-year political environment (1975): Treasurer Grady Patterson.
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Others who held this office in South Carolina
- Henry McMaster (2017-present)
- Nikki Haley (2011-2017)
- Mark Sanford (2003-2011)
- Jim Hodges (1999-2003)
- David Beasley (1995-1999)
- Carroll A. Campbell Jr. (1987-1995)
- Richard Riley (1979-1987)
- John C. West (1971-1975)
- Robert E. McNair (1965-1971)
- Donald S. Russell (1963-1965)
- Ernest Hollings (1959-1963)
- George Bell Timmerman Jr. (1955-1959)
- James F. Byrnes (1951-1955)
- Strom Thurmond (1947-1951)