Rom Reddy launches outsider campaign for South Carolina governor

10 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Apr 29

Reddy, a former Exxon and artificial turf executive, is self-funding his bid after a high-profile legal battle over his $9 million Isle of Palms mansion's sea wall.
His campaign, inspired by frustration with state environmental agencies and accusations of government overreach, positions him as a Trump-like candidate challenging bureaucratic power.
Reddy faces a crowded Republican primary focused on affordability, with his controversial sea wall making him a polarizing figure and catalyzing his entry into state politics.

Will one man's seawall dispute redefine coastal property rights for everyone in South Carolina?

Can a personal fight against 'government overreach' translate into effective policies for an entire state?

Why does California guarantee public beaches while South Carolina's coast faces privatization?

With his seawall's fate in court, what happens to the public beach during the appeal?

Is South Carolina permitting new construction in flood zones while fighting a seawall elsewhere?

When a candidate self-funds a campaign, who do they truly answer to?