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Josh Kimbrell

Republican

Josh Kimbrell is a Republican candidate for Governor of South Carolina in the 2026 election.

From the candidate’s public filings

Background

Josh Kimbrell was born in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Kimbrell earned a B.A. from North Greenville University in 2007.[1]

Bachelor's:
North Greenville University, 2007

Campaign themes

Josh Kimbrell did not complete [the profile publisher]'s 2026 Candidate Connection survey.

Josh Kimbrell did not complete [the profile publisher]'s 2024 Candidate Connection survey.

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General election

General election for South Carolina State Senate District 11Josh Kimbrell defeated incumbent Glenn Reese in the general election for South Carolina State Senate District 11 on November 3, 2020. Candidate%Votes✔Josh Kimbrell (R)

55.3

26,117Glenn Reese (D)

44.5

21,005 Other/Write-in votes

0.2 75Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. SourceTotal votes: 47,197

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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Glenn Reese advanced from the Democratic primary for South Carolina State Senate District 11.

Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Josh Kimbrell advanced from the Republican primary for South Carolina State Senate District 11.

On the 2026 ballot

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Compiled from the candidate’s published profile as of September 30, 2026.

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