The congressman launched his campaign in Rock Hill, positioning himself as the most conservative competitor in a crowded Republican primary race.

Rep. Ralph Norman, a member of the hard-right Freedom Caucus, announced on Sunday that he is running for governor, looking to succeed GOP Gov. Henry McMaster.

Republican Rep. Ralph Norman kicked off his campaign for South Carolina governor Sunday, pledging to take on the political system and bring a businessperson’s approach to state government. “I’m running for governor to shake things up,