Michael Addison is running for South Carolina governor as the United Citizens party candidate in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election. He is one of four certified candidates.

Addison, who describes himself as a medical director and licensed asbestos inspector, faces Republican Alan Wilson, Democratic candidate Jermaine Johnson and Green candidate Walid Hakim, according to BallotReady election data.

Candidate information

  • Name: Michael Addison
  • Party: United Citizens
  • Office sought: South Carolina governor
  • Election date: Nov. 3, 2026
  • Ballot status: Certified for the ballot

Experience and public service

Addison lists several professional roles on his campaign website and BallotReady profile.

His BallotReady profile lists him as medical director at The Medical Wellness Center since 1992. Addison said on his campaign website that he provided care and diagnosis to more than 15,000 patients in South Carolina in that role.

Addison said on his campaign website that he holds credentials as a licensed asbestos inspector with EPA certification and OSHA certification as a property damage analyst. He said he is called to testify as an expert witness in court on matters of infrastructure, environment and property rights.

His BallotReady profile also lists him as executive managing director at Addison-Hayes Capital Management since 2012 and chief financial officer at Aaron's Public Adjustment, Inc. since 2011. He lists no prior elected office.

Addison said on his campaign website that he has served as a community organizer with R.A.C.E.

On the issues

Addison's public policy positions are limited. On healthcare, he said through BallotReady that the governor's office requires healthcare expertise, environmental accountability and community service. He did not outline specific policy proposals on healthcare delivery, costs or coverage.

No additional positions on taxes, education, infrastructure or economic development were available on his campaign website or BallotReady profile at the time of publication.

Editor's note: This profile is based on publicly available information. Addison has not responded to the Fort Mill-Tega Cay Times candidate questionnaire. This article will be updated if a response is received. The Fort Mill-Tega Cay Times applied the same reporting standards to all candidates in this race.