Henry McMaster

Henry Dargan McMaster (born May 27, 1947) is an American politician. He is the 117th and current Governor of South Carolina since January 24, 2017. He became governor when Nikki Haley resigned to become the Ambassador to the United Nations. 

McMaster was born into a wealthy South Carolina family who owned many slaves before the American Civil War. His father John was also a politician. 

He last served as the 91st Lieutenant Governor of South Carolina from 2015 to 2017, as well as Attorney General of South Carolina from 2003 to 2011. From 1981 to 1985, McMaster served as United States Attorney, where he was known for Operation Jackpot. McMaster served on the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education and chaired the South Carolina Republican Party from 1993 to 2002.

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Other websites
 Official Website of Henry McMaster


Category:1947 births
Category:Living people
Category:Governors of South Carolina
Category:Republican Party (United States) politicians
Category:Lieutenant Governors of South Carolina