Stephen Goldfinch
Stephen L. Goldfinch Jr. is an American politician. He is a member of the Republican party.
Career
Goldfinch, is a businessman and serial entrepreneur. Over the years he has owned or been a partner in a number of businesses from the bio technology space to the legal services space. He is currently invested in a law firm, a timber company, a podcast, a radio show, a magazine, a charter boat company and is a member of the SC National Guard.Political career
South Carolina House of Representatives
Goldfinch served in the South Carolina House of Representatives from 2012 to 2016.South Carolina Senate
Goldfinch is a member of the South Carolina Senate from the 34th District, serving in the legislature since 2017. Goldfinch serves on the Senate Finance, Fish Game and Forestry, Rules, and Agriculture and Natural Resources committees.2024 Presidential Election Endorsement
In June 2023, Goldfinch endorsed Tim Scott in the 2024 [United States presidential election].2026 South Carolina Attorney General Election
Goldfinch expressed his interest in running for Attorney General of South Carolina, as incumbent Alan Wilson considered a run for Governor in 2026. In July 2025, Goldfinch officially announced his run for the office. His campaign platform emphasizes addressing government overreach, pursuing violent crime, and supporting law enforcement, with particular focus on combating fentanyl trafficking and organized crime.Personal life
As a captain in the National Guard, Goldfinch was reported injured on August 1, 2023, during a deployment to Camp Lemonnier in Djibouti Africa. He was transported to Landstuhl Germany for surgery and a Soldier Recovery Unit at Ft Stewart for rehabilitation.South Carolina Congressman Russell Frye posted about the incident on social media. Later, reporters uncovered that the injury occurred after Goldfinch fell in a bunker. The next day during a physical training session at the base he reportedly tore his pectoral muscle and rotator cuff.