Stephen Goldfinch

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Goldfinch expressed his interest in running for Attorney General of South Carolina, as incumbent Alan Wilson considered a run for Governor in 2026. [5] In July 2025, Goldfinch officially announced his run for the office. [6] [7]

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. [8]

South Carolina Congressman Russell Frye posted about the incident on social media. [9] 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. [10]

References

  1. "The Voter's Self Defense System". Vote Smart. Retrieved June 4, 2020.
  2. "South Carolina Legislature Online - Member Biography". www.scstatehouse.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2020.
  3. "South Carolina Legislature Online - Member Biography". www.scstatehouse.gov. Retrieved 2024-10-14.
  4. Sen. Tim Scott in Spartanburg to announce campaign endorsements". FOX Carolina. June 12, 2023. Retrieved August 22, 2023.
  5. 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.
  6. Holdman, Jessica (2025-07-07). "SC GOP senator launches bid for state attorney general • SC Daily Gazette". SC Daily Gazette. Retrieved 2025-08-24.
  7. Phillips, Patrick (2025-07-08). "Lowcountry state senator announces run for attorney general". WCSC-TV. Retrieved 2025-08-24.
  8. 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.
  9. Rowles, Courtney (August 2, 2023). "SC senator injured during National Guard deployment in Africa". WPDE-TV. Retrieved August 2, 2023.
  10. "Sen. Stephen Goldfinch's Gym Injuries – Grand Strand Daily". www.grandstranddaily.com. Retrieved 2023-08-28.

Senator Stephen L. Goldfinch

Stephen Goldfinch
Member of the South Carolina Senate
from the 34th district
Assumed office
November 14, 2016