Quick Info
| Profession | Politician and businessman |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 20/06/1953 |
| Age | 73 years |
| Birthplace | Rock Hill, South Carolina, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
Latest News about Ralph Norman
09/06/2026
Ralph Norman lost the Republican primary for Governor of South Carolina, finishing behind Pamela Evette and Alan Wilson with about 16 percent of the vote. The result ended his bid to succeed term-limited Governor Henry McMaster. He remains in the U.S. House until his term ends in January 2027.
27/07/2025
Ralph Norman officially launched his campaign for Governor of South Carolina at an event in Rock Hill on Sunday, July 27, 2025. He was endorsed at the launch by former Governor Nikki Haley and former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows. He entered a crowded Republican primary that also included Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette and Attorney General Alan Wilson.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Ralph Norman is a Republican politician who has represented South Carolina's 5th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives since June 2017. He previously served in the South Carolina House of Representatives and worked as a real estate developer. He ran for Governor of South Carolina in 2026 and lost the Republican primary on 09/06/2026. |
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| Political Party | Republican |
| Current Status | Serving in the 119th Congress until January 2027; lost the June 2026 Republican primary for Governor of South Carolina |
Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | Rock Hill High School, Rock Hill, South Carolina (1971) |
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| Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor of Science in Business, Presbyterian College, Clinton, South Carolina (1975) |
Personal Life
| Residence | Lifelong resident of Rock Hill, South Carolina |
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| Community Service | Has served with the York County Home Builders Association, the Children's Attention Home, the Salvation Army, and the Medical University of South Carolina Board of Visitors |
Family
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| Children | Father of 4 |
| Grandchildren | Grandfather of 17 |
Career
| Business | Joined his father's construction business after college, which became the Warren Norman Company, a commercial real estate development firm |
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| South Carolina House of Representatives | Served District 48 from January 2005 to January 2007 and from November 2009 to February 2017 |
| U.S. House of Representatives | Elected as a Republican in a special election in June 2017 to succeed Mick Mulvaney; re-elected to subsequent Congresses representing South Carolina's 5th district |
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| Electoral History | Unsuccessful candidate for the U.S. House in 2006; re-elected to the U.S. House representing South Carolina's 5th district; placed third in the 2026 Republican gubernatorial primary |
| 2026 Gubernatorial Campaign | Announced a Republican campaign for Governor of South Carolina in July 2025; finished with about 16 percent of the vote in the 09/06/2026 primary, which was won by Pamela Evette's rivals in the runoff field |
| Successor Race | State Senator Wes Climer did not face a primary opponent in the 5th district and was heavily favored to succeed Norman in Congress |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Was elected to Congress in a special election held to fill the seat vacated by Mick Mulvaney | |
| 2. Spent a total of about 11 years in the South Carolina House of Representatives before moving to Congress | |
| 3. Has described himself as a lifelong South Carolinian | |
| 4. Is a longtime member of the House Freedom Caucus | |
| 5. Endorsed Nikki Haley rather than Donald Trump in the 2024 Republican presidential primary |
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