Pamela Evette for Governor The campaign platform, issue statements, biographical information, and leadership principles published by Pamela Evette for Governor of South Carolina. Submitter's Note: This StratML Part 1 rendition has been inferred from the Pamela Evette for Governor campaign website by ChatGPT. Goals and objectives have been grouped to improve comprehensibility and comparability while preserving the substance of the campaign's issue statements. Evette for Governor 0b8ddef1-6235-43e4-9d32-bd20fc1d9f0c Campaign organization established to elect Pamela Evette as Governor of South Carolina. Pamela Evette Pamela Evette is the 93rd Lieutenant Governor of South Carolina and the first female Republican Lieutenant Governor in the state's history. An entrepreneur and self-made businesswoman, she founded Quality Business Solutions, a payroll, human resources, and benefits services company that grew from a startup into a national enterprise. A graduate of Cleveland State University with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting, she emphasizes business experience, fiscal discipline, regulatory reform, small business growth, public-private partnerships, border security, public safety, educational choice, parental rights, energy development, technological innovation, constitutional rights, veterans, military families, farmers, rural communities, natural resources, and conservation. Her stated mission is to make South Carolina the best state to own a business and raise a family. Donald Trump President whose America First agenda is identified by the campaign as a central policy reference point. Henry McMaster Governor of South Carolina with whom Pamela Evette serves and whose administration is referenced throughout the campaign platform. South Carolinians Taxpayers Families Parents Students Women Veterans Military Families Small Businesses Farmers Rural Communities South Carolina as the best state to own a business and raise a family. 38acfd27-d872-4202-bf5a-0acb590b914c To advance conservative leadership through economic growth, limited government, public safety, educational opportunity, constitutional rights, family values, accountable institutions, and responsible stewardship of South Carolina's resources. 60f0a20e-adc2-4750-a756-0d5a2d82c744 Freedom Protect individual liberty, constitutional rights, economic opportunity, and freedom from unnecessary governmental interference. Faith Respect religious liberty, family values, and moral responsibility. Integrity Promote ethical conduct, transparency, accountability, and responsible stewardship of public resources. Prosperity Encourage entrepreneurship, job creation, innovation, investment, and economic growth. Security Protect citizens, communities, borders, elections, and public institutions. Family Support parents, children, mothers, veterans, military families, and communities. Economic Prosperity Promote economic growth, reduce tax burdens, strengthen entrepreneurship, protect free enterprise, and increase South Carolina's competitiveness. 9d1f5333-c5fd-4653-98d0-b7630afe9947 1 Income Taxes Eliminate South Carolina's state income tax. 024d59cf-a613-4348-90be-cf73088ade11 1.1 Relief Deliver financial relief for South Carolina families. 2f98204a-fda6-4a3e-bc1e-6f93f6d5dca1 1.2 Small Businesses Champion small businesses and free enterprise by reducing taxes, regulations, and unnecessary governmental burdens. 3a46ea91-cdcc-45c6-9bcb-9e8b544f9896 1.3 Entrepreneurship Support innovators and entrepreneurs as drivers of prosperity and opportunity. c10ee8d6-d67c-4da7-ad78-3979077fcb8c 1.4 Property Rights Protect property rights affecting businesses, families, farmers, and landowners. 0f056b8c-a98d-45ec-8d64-829995695da7 1.5 Tort Reform Advance tort reform to reduce lawsuit abuse, restore fairness, lower insurance costs, protect businesses, encourage investment, and support economic growth. 5bc45512-0391-49c7-8f65-f9e157eae13c 1.6 Corporations Attract companies that create jobs, invest in communities, and respect South Carolina values. a779c5c2-289d-4654-89f2-52b49b7052b3 1.7 Government Efficiency Improve state government efficiency, reduce waste, modernize operations, and deliver better service for South Carolina taxpayers. 6533c8cb-66b1-4be2-be9e-21c39417c09c 2 S.C.O.G.E. Launch the South Carolina Office of Government Efficiency to improve state government performance. 9223d83e-f945-486a-a7e6-45e16a54105c 2.1 Waste Root out waste, fraud, and abuse in state government. a28a9e8f-75b1-4eea-acaf-a167f1a23e94 2.2 Regulations Sunset outdated regulations and cut red tape affecting citizens and businesses. f4920305-56c9-420e-9ed0-4d5954808651 2.3 Technology Leverage technology to streamline state government operations and services. 92f50e91-5b08-41b8-9f9e-ef28f917e2b8 2.4 Artificial Intelligence Use artificial intelligence to improve governmental efficiency and service delivery. 93b3db85-a706-451f-8d8b-c222679b2ca3 2.5 Boards Consolidate redundant agencies, boards, and commissions. 863cbf6b-aec1-4c87-bc5e-16c32973c273 2.6 Outsiders Bring outside experts, business leaders, innovators, and conservative outsiders into government reform efforts. 5eab34ae-a230-4d2d-9790-ce28bbe463a4 2.7 Accountability Promote integrity, transparency, ethics, public trust, and accountability in South Carolina government. 0ced79b2-88d7-4a20-a2e2-f41a39088b9c 3 Officials Hold elected officials accountable for serving the people who elected them. 37d9fbd0-7c51-4f53-9a18-3d13c9c8eee7 3.1 Transparency Increase transparency in governmental decision-making and public affairs. 3669f371-523c-4549-bbca-2f56f0ea38da 3.2 Ethics Strengthen ethical standards for elected officials and public institutions. a583eb35-52ea-4721-8071-6833e848e29c 3.3 Trust Increase public confidence that state government works for citizens rather than special interests or back-room deals. a9c9c008-d634-4220-91c1-cef47c41b40a 3.4 Election Integrity Increase public confidence in elections through secure voter registration, transparent processes, enforcement of election laws, and protection against fraud. ee3ab5aa-4fdd-4510-a38e-f218d4a2da8c 4 Primary Elections Require voters to register by political party in order to participate in party primary elections. 2e433efe-7c8f-45fe-847c-9328e347acac 4.1 Citizenship Verification Require proof of United States citizenship for voter registration. 9a284f8a-9da7-4650-bf6a-be4a1ea0380b 4.2 Voter Identification Strengthen voter identification requirements and close loopholes permitting voting without valid government-issued identification. bf386a63-09c8-4521-a546-dc274698b10b 4.3 Voter Rolls Improve information sharing among government agencies to maintain accurate voter registration records. 2e62ef86-e16d-4f17-92f4-b129a1dc65a6 4.4 Election Enforcement Establish a South Carolina Election Integrity Unit within the State Law Enforcement Division to investigate election-related violations and irregularities. 1bf02953-a89f-4bde-adfd-e9b224d48255 4.5 Voting Methods Prohibit ranked-choice voting and oppose efforts to implement it in South Carolina elections. 1344cdf3-b841-4bdc-9d17-47c196c52fc9 4.6 Redistricting Support fair redistricting practices intended to ensure electoral outcomes are determined by voters rather than political insiders. 795ec48c-acf8-4ab8-a061-38a0cb97e909 4.7 Justice and Public Safety Promote law and order through judicial reform, effective prosecution, strong law enforcement, victim protection, and accountability within the criminal justice system. b5583108-1008-4bbe-9852-b6746f735ed5 5 Law Enforcement Officers First Responders Crime Victims Prosecutors Judges Judicial Selection Provide for judicial nominees to be selected by the Governor, confirmed by the General Assembly, and subject to term limits and ethics oversight. fa527779-bc49-4d63-a201-bfbae47250ea 5.1 Prosecution Encourage prosecutors to pursue the fullest extent of the law against criminal offenders. d0136ecf-a0ce-4fe1-8c26-306d099f8fe0 5.2 Sentencing Promote sentencing practices proportionate to the severity of criminal offenses. 80609f90-0e1a-4c11-a9f6-8e2152102bd2 5.3 Attorney General Encourage active involvement by the Attorney General in major cases affecting South Carolina. 1dcd815b-ec92-4fc6-9adb-99b234b40241 5.4 Law Enforcement Resources Provide law enforcement agencies with training, equipment, compensation, and operational resources required to protect communities. 519fb2f2-5cbb-40ff-bb9a-cca7fe483a36 5.5 Officer Safety Support legislation and policies intended to enhance the safety of law enforcement officers and first responders. 9972a6e6-1860-439a-bd96-591dccab89d3 5.6 Crime Reduction Reduce violent crime and improve public safety in South Carolina communities. 93edf7ac-3911-4eef-8aba-d1f30c5ef6a7 5.7 Infrastructure Modernize transportation, utility, communications, and public infrastructure systems to support economic growth, public safety, and quality of life. 3067260b-cf4a-46ff-9c80-8aeeaf20f323 6 Roads and Bridges Upgrade aging roads and bridges to improve safety, mobility, and economic efficiency. 0f629ec9-56ff-4932-a04e-c8f9746cf3a4 6.1 Ports Continue investment in coastal and inland port infrastructure supporting commerce and trade. 61a255dc-d0da-49a7-84e4-1f6e12546720 6.2 Airports Modernize and expand airport infrastructure to support tourism, transportation, and economic development. aaef2a32-fd0c-4155-a07d-ab85e0c8397e 6.3 Broadband Expand access to high-quality broadband services and reduce the digital divide. f151adea-d5bf-4628-a7ef-2b58cb4d626b 6.4 Water Systems Improve drinking water and wastewater infrastructure for communities throughout South Carolina. 0619233c-336d-453b-9801-3d9c0a8bb0c3 6.5 Flood Resilience Strengthen flood protection and resilience measures protecting homes, businesses, and agricultural lands. a6de577c-c37c-4fcb-9623-eb359f16a684 6.6 Project Management Ensure infrastructure projects are guided by efficiency, transparency, and fiscal responsibility. a392c4d4-981b-402f-8d7e-7ecabb3ebc59 6.7 Education and Parental Rights Improve educational outcomes, expand parental choice, strengthen parental authority, and prepare students for productive citizenship and employment. ce7c2607-bb2b-4cc6-a743-b9089e754fca 7 Parents Students Teachers School Districts Technical Colleges Colleges and Universities Employers School Choice Expand universal school choice so parents can select educational options best suited to their children's needs and values. 7151dbf8-4497-4be4-9622-c092dcb5cd3f 7.1 Parental Rights Strengthen parental authority regarding children's education, upbringing, and well-being. 032b50bd-79be-407a-9922-56badd35a130 7.2 Transparency Increase transparency regarding classroom instruction, curricula, and school operations. fc64ebfb-35f8-46e8-a1fa-72f7bf9c1bce 7.3 Academic Achievement Ensure students achieve proficiency in reading, writing, and mathematics. 832dfa9a-e293-425b-8af2-b499ed29f6c9 7.4 Early Education Expand access to high-quality early childhood education programs. 6573c35d-3831-4c1c-9313-acdbd946ee82 7.5 Teacher Support Increase teacher compensation and provide resources supporting effective classroom instruction. d409e23f-33db-47cc-8460-4f0271c5191c 7.6 Testing Reduce excessive standardized testing requirements. f625ca61-eb6d-4ed2-8ed9-157aeb9d1b38 7.7 Career Preparation Modernize curricula to emphasize practical skills, workforce readiness, citizenship, and community leadership. 099af57a-ba20-4994-aee5-14ebbff061cf 7.8 Higher Education Improve affordability, workforce alignment, and accountability within South Carolina's colleges, universities, and technical colleges. 5cb530d9-20dc-45c7-b6f1-4428ef41ff15 7.9 Vocational Education Expand vocational, technical, apprenticeship, internship, and career-readiness opportunities. 8039529d-ec6b-474b-a490-1f5c690c50ca 7.10 Youth Employment Strengthen partnerships among educators, employers, and communities to expand youth employment opportunities. cc345ade-0c0a-4c6e-9a5d-bcd1520881b3 7.11 Family, Life, and Religious Liberty Protect life, strengthen families, defend religious liberty, and support institutions serving children, parents, and vulnerable individuals. 95154cdd-db55-4046-9dc5-297eb8e13d74 8 Faith Communities Pregnancy Centers Adoption Services Foster Care Organizations Life Protect unborn children and support policies based upon the belief that life begins at conception. 7fe0764a-4d51-46e7-b26c-6a4f6670d878 8.1 Pregnancy Support Support pregnancy centers, adoption services, foster care organizations, and family-support programs. cb5b2e25-0067-427f-9fee-f77045966c95 8.2 Family Values Promote policies supporting families, children, faith communities, and traditional family values. e5f57bf6-8dae-4f4c-a433-602ce72c92f3 8.3 Religious Freedom Protect religious liberty and prevent governmental interference with religious practice and faith-based organizations. 7ffa08ce-d269-4e43-a8bc-b5d8762d10f1 8.4 Faith-Based Organizations Enable faith-based ministries, pregnancy centers, foster care organizations, and community organizations to serve citizens without compromising their beliefs. 397d0386-e7c6-4a90-a0d6-7e06e8d406c3 8.5 Women and Constitutional Rights Protect women's rights, defend constitutional liberties, and preserve individual freedoms guaranteed under law. b9732390-d51f-42a4-bfcd-0b0f2f991816 9 Women's Sports Protect opportunities for female athletes by maintaining separate women's athletic competition. 7c45a880-8f61-4d61-9e20-1beff1120f26 9.1 Privacy Protect privacy and safety in facilities designated for women and girls. e6be75ee-e72a-4d8c-8728-16c2688f5561 9.2 Violence Prevention Reduce rape, sexual assault, human trafficking, and violence affecting women and children. 97b45a3a-7e6d-411c-933d-5b9c83f24434 9.3 Second Amendment Protect the constitutional right of law-abiding citizens to keep and bear arms. addca12b-9a99-4d71-ac56-7bb27cb0bacc 9.4 Constitutional Carry Preserve constitutional carry protections and oppose restrictions affecting lawful firearm ownership and use. 9d972596-11e0-42b5-b655-31d2ac92b16f 9.5 Immigration and National Security Protect South Carolina communities through enforcement of immigration laws, border-security cooperation, public safety initiatives, and resistance to foreign adversaries. 140dfca9-d9ba-47cf-bfe4-3066c2f823d1 10 Immigration Enforcement Cooperate with federal authorities to enforce immigration laws and remove individuals residing unlawfully in the United States. 38a9dd13-6a00-4d0f-b69f-b14683ff46c2 10.1 Detention Facilities Provide secure facilities supporting immigration enforcement and deportation activities. d20450a9-93b0-4865-bc64-606f04dc2bfe 10.2 Law Enforcement Partnerships Expand cooperation between federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies on immigration enforcement and public safety matters. c349f11b-d3e1-4fe5-81db-8df522173488 10.3 Drug Trafficking Reduce drug trafficking activities affecting South Carolina communities. 128b5aa7-9770-4561-8434-2c0b39d5c1d7 10.4 Human Trafficking Combat human trafficking and related criminal enterprises. b48b599b-b2f8-4d20-a51d-1828d3512902 10.5 Foreign Ownership Restrict acquisition of South Carolina land and strategic assets by foreign adversaries. 2b962ab1-2246-4275-b72b-efd58759b201 10.6 Cybersecurity Strengthen cybersecurity protections affecting children, families, businesses, educational institutions, and public infrastructure. 88ebcc82-3df4-4248-b7e1-f4578f339b42 10.7 Foreign Influence Limit foreign adversary influence in educational institutions, digital platforms, and economic activities within South Carolina. af2ebddf-47ff-474c-8be2-25e946bee401 10.8 Agriculture and Rural Prosperity Strengthen agriculture, forestry, rural communities, and food-production systems while preserving South Carolina's agricultural heritage. adda70c2-4181-4a57-be95-765600164153 11 Farmers Foresters Rural Communities Agricultural Producers Agricultural Leadership Establish advisory mechanisms providing direct agricultural stakeholder input into state policy development. e38db9df-cd45-4c1c-9658-27014ebb5a25 11.1 Regulatory Relief Reduce regulatory burdens affecting farmers, ranchers, foresters, and agricultural enterprises. 8bebf96e-f5da-4296-87f7-edb28657e02d 11.2 Farmland Protection Protect prime agricultural land from inappropriate foreign, corporate, and non-agricultural acquisition. db115db5-543f-4da1-8bc3-4eb01abcc02c 11.3 Rural Infrastructure Improve transportation, broadband, water, and utility infrastructure serving rural communities. f0e7564c-2c40-40e6-b0c8-445e3081702e 11.4 Water Resources Support regional water planning and strengthen drought preparedness. b3aea8b4-e0cb-419d-a8af-c690a55f0e46 11.5 Forestry Revitalize South Carolina's timber and forestry industries. dea8097b-92b7-4686-9957-c7acc02fa54f 11.6 Trade Promote trade policies supporting South Carolina agricultural producers and rural economies. bbcef14c-fd95-458e-bed4-cd141e320fd6 11.7 Energy, Technology, and Innovation Promote affordable energy, technological leadership, innovation, and economic competitiveness through responsible development and private-sector investment. bf0a0c95-3a3e-48f2-bfdb-6bb9065a139d 12 Energy Producers Technology Companies Entrepreneurs Investors Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Innovators Energy Production Expand energy production capacity to support economic growth and energy security. baebd29f-830e-4afb-b5be-f11145c261d7 12.1 Nuclear Energy Support development and expansion of nuclear energy resources. da889b67-4900-4178-b851-1dab7af75d3b 12.2 Natural Gas Expand natural gas infrastructure and generation capacity. 06cb8198-31f7-44b8-9d4d-b2b7b70f3e37 12.3 Grid Reliability Strengthen the reliability, resilience, and affordability of South Carolina's energy infrastructure. fdbf3ef9-3e40-41b6-b5eb-88852e13b2a8 12.4 Renewable Energy Support responsible development of renewable energy resources consistent with property rights and agricultural land preservation. 9cdac1b4-0463-4ae4-91bc-409101fcef17 12.5 Artificial Intelligence Position South Carolina as a national leader in responsible artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing, and emerging technologies. 99401eb9-68c1-44d8-b4fe-9b5cf38127e2 12.6 Innovation Encourage entrepreneurship, technological innovation, and public-private partnerships. 392fde0e-219c-4322-802a-d0c3bf901cac 12.7 Digital Assets Support cryptocurrency, blockchain innovation, financial privacy, and digital asset development. b7a5bb03-43e2-4c95-81b2-ac5a8e52db30 12.8 Technology Investment Attract technology companies, investment capital, and highly skilled workers to South Carolina. 9699d33a-2c6d-4b12-90f9-51c3fbf6b046 12.9 Veterans and Military Families Honor military service and improve opportunities, services, and quality of life for veterans, active-duty personnel, and their families. 1f0fc657-b4d2-433b-889d-af28864e0856 13 Veterans Military Families Active-Duty Military Personnel Military Installations Veterans Services Strengthen programs and services supporting veterans and their families. c963228e-42b6-4852-b174-c60c439c8a15 13.1 Employment Expand employment, vocational training, and educational opportunities for veterans. e36e768b-c51f-4d00-b2d3-65744d017169 13.2 Healthcare Improve access to quality healthcare services for veterans. 388bfc46-4196-4233-aad9-eb4bca438d83 13.3 Homelessness Eliminate veteran homelessness in South Carolina. 60237d7d-acd8-4026-b7a4-7ed2cecdd1a8 13.4 Military Families Support active-duty military personnel, military families, and military installations located in South Carolina. 96d804ee-1bb9-41c6-aa9a-7a2605e83352 13.5 Natural Resources and Outdoor Heritage Conserve South Carolina's natural resources while supporting outdoor recreation, hunting, fishing, and sustainable economic use of land and water resources. 0c193fd8-039b-4810-badc-ad11d5cb09e6 14 Hunters Anglers Property Owners Conservation Organizations Outdoor Recreation Businesses Conservation Promote conservation of South Carolina's lands, waters, wildlife habitats, and natural resources. 355eea97-4d9b-450b-817f-d012afbdb168 14.1 Outdoor Recreation Support hunting, fishing, and outdoor recreation opportunities. 3c52a8a4-8850-4c06-b65d-cb888dcc7f86 14.2 Property Rights Protect private property rights in conservation and resource-management decisions. 87a908d0-7c59-48e9-a04b-8d367d742903 14.3 Outdoor Economy Strengthen the economic contribution of outdoor industries and recreation-related businesses. 406c2def-524a-463e-8a65-840b15a67fbc 14.4 Federalism Oppose federal policies perceived to unduly interfere with state resource management, outdoor recreation, and conservation priorities. dea1183d-a314-41f1-b441-c937e74e2413 14.5 2026-06-04 https://pamelaevette.com/ Owen Ambur Owen.Ambur@verizon.net