Henry McMaster
Profile
Henry McMaster is an American politician and attorney currently serving as the 117th Governor of South Carolina, a position he has held since 2017. A member of the Republican Party, he previously served as the state's Attorney General from 2003 to 2011 and as Lieutenant Governor from 2015 to 2017. Before his executive roles, McMaster worked as a federal prosecutor, notably serving as the United States Attorney for the District of South Carolina under President Ronald Reagan. Throughout his career, he has been a prominent figure in South Carolina politics, having chaired the state Republican Party for nearly a decade. McMaster is known for his conservative policy positions, including his staunch opposition to abortion.
Details
- Born
- May 27, 1947 · 79 years old
- Birth place
- Columbia, South Carolina
- Education
- University of South Carolina (BA), University of South Carolina School of Law (JD)
- Career
- Attorney, federal prosecutor, legislative assistant to U.S. Senator Strom Thurmond
