Background
Gilliard attended Devry School of Technology for three years and acquired political science training courses through United Steel Workers Union classes. He expanded his political science education through the National League of Cities for five years and was awarded the bronze certificate in political science.[1]
Gilliard is a former president of the United Steel Workers Local Union and a former chemical plant operator for Albright and Wilson Chemical Plant. He also served as a city council member from 1999 to 2010. He went on to become the owner of WGG Consulting Company.[1]
- High school:
- Rivers High School, 1973
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What is your political philosophy?
Hope to have been a part of improving in the areas of Education,Jobs, Infastructure, Prison reform, Better wages, and building on Race relations in South Carolina. I choose to run because I believe in the betterment of all mankind.
Is there anything you would like to add?
Yes! I believe that the "needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few and the one.🦅 and we are all stronger together[13]
—Wendell Gilliard[1]
Gilliard indicated that his political philosophy was "To be a public servant for all mankind. To help make change for the betterment of all."[14]
On the 2026 ballot
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