Background
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Ravenel earned a bachelor of science in business administration from the Citadel and an MBA from the University of South Carolina. In 1992, he founded Ravenel Development Corporation, a commercial real estate development company.[1] In 2006, he was elected state treasurer of South Carolina but resigned in 2007 after pleading guilty to cocaine possession.[2] He also starred on the reality TV show "Southern Charm" in 2014.[1]
Southern Charm
During his time on the show "Southern Charm", Ravenel had a relationship with 21-year-old Kathryn Calhoun Dennis. Following the show's first season, it was revealed that the couple had a child together. Ravenel returned to the show for its second season, which covered his 2014 bid for U.S. Senate.[3]
- Graduate:
- University of South Carolina
- Bachelor's:
- The Citadel
Campaign themes
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On the 2026 ballot
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