Civic Compass candidate profile Candidate: Michael Addison Race: Governor and Lieutenant Governor — South Carolina Party: United Citizens Data source: Database-backed profile Election slug: sc-candidate-profile-enrichment Open online: https://www.ballotvibe.com/candidates/michael-addison-united-citizens?election=sc-candidate-profile-enrichment Compare this race: https://www.ballotvibe.com/races/sc-2026-governor-and-lieutenant-governor-south-carolina?election=sc-candidate-profile-enrichment Open ballot plan: https://www.ballotvibe.com/plan?election=sc-candidate-profile-enrichment#plan-sc-2026-governor-and-lieutenant-governor-south-carolina Flag candidate evidence: https://www.ballotvibe.com/trust?election=sc-candidate-profile-enrichment&claimReference=Michael+Addison+%E2%80%94+Governor+and+Lieutenant+Governor+%E2%80%94+South+Carolina#corrections Exported: 2026-11-08T08:44:37.933Z Summary Michael Addison is listed by SCVotes as an active United Citizens candidate for the 11/3/2026 Statewide General Election. Running mate listed by SCVotes: Candace Brewer. Biography Age: Not sourced yet Career: Not sourced yet Evidence coverage Claims loaded: 37 Source-backed claims: 37 Issue position coverage: 83% Position confidence: high Unknown issue axes: 2 Top issue positions 1. Healthcare — support (medium confidence) Evidence: 8 items across 8 sources Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence Summary: Michael Addison has a source-backed statement on Healthcare: Why Health Care Alone Will Never Make A City Healthy 2. Cost of living / housing — support (medium confidence) Evidence: 7 items across 7 sources Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence Summary: Michael Addison's justwatch.com source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Cost of living: Didn't find what you were looking for? We checked for updates on 141 streaming services on July 9, 2026 at 9:09:15 p.m.. Something wrong? Let us know! Michael - watch online: streaming, buy or rent You can buy "Michael" on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, CosmoGo as download 3. Taxes and spending — oppose (medium confidence) Evidence: 6 items across 5 sources Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence Summary: Michael Addison has a source-backed statement on Taxes and spending: Taxpayers should review filing and payment dates before July 10. 4. Jobs and economy — support (medium confidence) Evidence: 7 items across 6 sources Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence Summary: Michael Addison's rottentomatoes.com source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Jobs and economy: Having trouble logging in? The Man Will Burn: Season 1 -- Sparks of Tomorrow: Season 1 -- The Ghost in the Shell: Season 1 -- Better Late Than Single: Season 2 -- I'm Not Afraid: Season 1 -- Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation: Season 3 -- Project Runway: Season 2 5. Education — support (medium confidence) Evidence: 4 items across 4 sources Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence Summary: Michael Addison has a source-backed statement on Education: Latest What A Great College Education Should Look Like In An AI World 6. Immigration — oppose (medium confidence) Evidence: 2 items across 2 sources Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence Summary: Michael Addison has a source-backed statement on Immigration: Export Controls Without Borders: How Foreign-Made Products Trigger U.S. Criminal Liability: As the Foreign Direct Product Rule (FDPR) expands U.S. export controls beyond American borders, multinational companies face increasing compliance and criminal exposure. 7. Civil liberties and privacy — support (medium confidence) Evidence: 2 items across 2 sources Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence Summary: Michael Addison has a source-backed statement on Civil liberties and privacy: You should not rely on this article as legal advice or as recommendations regarding what you should actually do, because we cannot know in advance what are the specific privacy policies you wish to establish between your business and your customers and visitors. 8. Elections and democracy — support (high confidence) Evidence: 4 items across 3 sources Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence Summary: Michael Addison's Ballotpedia questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Election integrity: Democratic primary election Democratic primary for South Carolina State Senate District 19 Incumbent Tameika Isaac Devine defeated Michael Addison in the Democratic primary for South Carolina State Senate District 19 on June 11, 2024. Campaign promises and policy plans 1. Healthcare Michael Addison has a source-backed statement on Healthcare: Energy: 2026 Best Brands For Value 2026 Forbes World's Most Influential CMOs List The Resilient Enterprise: How A Strategic Insurance Partner Helps Large Firms Navigate Evolving Threats | Paid Program Making It Their Way: Six TikTok Creators On Finding A High-Quality Content Strategy That Pays Quote: “Energy: 2026 Best Brands For Value 2026 Forbes World's Most Influential CMOs List The Resilient Enterprise: How A Strategic Insurance Partner Helps Large Firms Navigate Evolving Threats | Paid Program Making It Their Way: Six TikTok Creators On Finding A High-Quality Content Strategy That Pays Off | Paid Program” Source: Energy — https://www.forbes.com/energy/ 2. Education Michael Addison has a source-backed statement on Education: the Federal Bureau of Prisons is rolling out a new e-tablet programming to improve education, contact with family and entertainment while incarcerated. Quote: “the Federal Bureau of Prisons is rolling out a new e-tablet programming to improve education, contact with family and entertainment while incarcerated.” Source: Policy — https://www.forbes.com/policy/ 3. Environment and energy Michael Addison has a source-backed statement on Environment and energy: More air conditioning could help, but has set off a debate over climate change culprits and if better solutions are possible. Quote: “More air conditioning could help, but has set off a debate over climate change culprits and if better solutions are possible.” Source: Policy — https://www.forbes.com/policy/ 4. Environment and energy Michael Addison has a source-backed statement on Environment and energy: Lithuania now lets grid operators disconnect solar plants over 100 kW that fail cybersecurity rules. Quote: “Lithuania now lets grid operators disconnect solar plants over 100 kW that fail cybersecurity rules.” Source: Energy — https://www.forbes.com/energy/ 5. Jobs and economy Michael Addison has a source-backed statement on Jobs and economy: The end of the illusion of safety for the Gulf States is perhaps most significant; it will reorder the world economy. Quote: “The end of the illusion of safety for the Gulf States is perhaps most significant; it will reorder the world economy.” Source: Energy — https://www.forbes.com/energy/ 6. Immigration Michael Addison has a source-backed statement on Immigration: Export Controls Without Borders: How Foreign-Made Products Trigger U.S. Criminal Liability: As the Foreign Direct Product Rule (FDPR) expands U.S. export controls beyond American borders, multinational companies face increasing compliance and criminal exposure. Quote: “Export Controls Without Borders: How Foreign-Made Products Trigger U.S. Criminal Liability: As the Foreign Direct Product Rule (FDPR) expands U.S. export controls beyond American borders, multinational companies face increasing compliance and criminal exposure.” Source: Policy — https://www.forbes.com/policy/ 7. Cost of living Michael Addison has a source-backed statement on Cost of living: Elon Musk said the latest version of Grok is “faster, more token-efficient and lower cost” than one of Anthropic’s models. Quote: “Elon Musk said the latest version of Grok is “faster, more token-efficient and lower cost” than one of Anthropic’s models.” Source: Latest Future of Healthcare News Today | Trends, Predictions, & Analysis — https://www.forbes.com/topics/future-of-healthcare/ 8. Infrastructure Michael Addison has a source-backed statement on Infrastructure: Water Sports: Computers, Tablets & Accessories Smartphones, Smartwatches & Accessories Dick's Sporting Goods Balance Transfer Credit Cards Mortgage Refinance Lenders Quote: “Water Sports: Computers, Tablets & Accessories Smartphones, Smartwatches & Accessories Dick's Sporting Goods Balance Transfer Credit Cards Mortgage Refinance Lenders” Source: Latest Future of Healthcare News Today | Trends, Predictions, & Analysis — https://www.forbes.com/topics/future-of-healthcare/ 9. Healthcare Michael Addison has a source-backed statement on Healthcare: How OpenAI Plans To Win Over Doctors, Patients And Hospitals Quote: “How OpenAI Plans To Win Over Doctors, Patients And Hospitals” Source: Healthcare — https://www.forbes.com/healthcare/ 10. Jobs and economy Michael Addison has a source-backed statement on Jobs and economy: Expanding Journalism Around Education, Work And The Innovation Economy Quote: “Expanding Journalism Around Education, Work And The Innovation Economy” Source: Education — https://www.forbes.com/education/ Source-backed claims 1. Healthcare — supports Michael Addison has a source-backed statement on Healthcare: Energy: 2026 Best Brands For Value 2026 Forbes World's Most Influential CMOs List The Resilient Enterprise: How A Strategic Insurance Partner Helps Large Firms Navigate Evolving Threats | Paid Program Making It Their Way: Six TikTok Creators On Finding A High-Quality Content Strategy That Pays Quote: “Energy: 2026 Best Brands For Value 2026 Forbes World's Most Influential CMOs List The Resilient Enterprise: How A Strategic Insurance Partner Helps Large Firms Navigate Evolving Threats | Paid Program Making It Their Way: Six TikTok Creators On Finding A High-Quality Content Strategy That Pays Off | Paid Program” Source: Energy — https://www.forbes.com/energy/ 2. Education — supports Michael Addison has a source-backed statement on Education: the Federal Bureau of Prisons is rolling out a new e-tablet programming to improve education, contact with family and entertainment while incarcerated. Quote: “the Federal Bureau of Prisons is rolling out a new e-tablet programming to improve education, contact with family and entertainment while incarcerated.” Source: Policy — https://www.forbes.com/policy/ 3. Environment and energy — supports Michael Addison has a source-backed statement on Environment and energy: More air conditioning could help, but has set off a debate over climate change culprits and if better solutions are possible. Quote: “More air conditioning could help, but has set off a debate over climate change culprits and if better solutions are possible.” Source: Policy — https://www.forbes.com/policy/ 4. Environment and energy — supports Michael Addison has a source-backed statement on Environment and energy: Lithuania now lets grid operators disconnect solar plants over 100 kW that fail cybersecurity rules. Quote: “Lithuania now lets grid operators disconnect solar plants over 100 kW that fail cybersecurity rules.” Source: Energy — https://www.forbes.com/energy/ 5. Jobs and economy — promised Michael Addison has a source-backed statement on Jobs and economy: The end of the illusion of safety for the Gulf States is perhaps most significant; it will reorder the world economy. Quote: “The end of the illusion of safety for the Gulf States is perhaps most significant; it will reorder the world economy.” Source: Energy — https://www.forbes.com/energy/ 6. Cost of living — supports Michael Addison has a source-backed statement on Cost of living: Kevin Warsh Must Explain That The Fed Simply Cannot Fight Inflation Quote: “Kevin Warsh Must Explain That The Fed Simply Cannot Fight Inflation” Source: Policy — https://www.forbes.com/policy/ 7. Taxes and spending — supports Michael Addison has a source-backed statement on Taxes and spending: Eligible taxpayers no longer need to request certain penalty relief. Quote: “Eligible taxpayers no longer need to request certain penalty relief.” Source: Latest Small Business Tax Season News Today | Trends, Predictions, & Analysis — https://www.forbes.com/topics/small-business-taxes/ 8. Immigration — supports Michael Addison has a source-backed statement on Immigration: Export Controls Without Borders: How Foreign-Made Products Trigger U.S. Criminal Liability: As the Foreign Direct Product Rule (FDPR) expands U.S. export controls beyond American borders, multinational companies face increasing compliance and criminal exposure. Quote: “Export Controls Without Borders: How Foreign-Made Products Trigger U.S. Criminal Liability: As the Foreign Direct Product Rule (FDPR) expands U.S. export controls beyond American borders, multinational companies face increasing compliance and criminal exposure.” Source: Policy — https://www.forbes.com/policy/ 9. Taxes and spending — promised Michael Addison has a source-backed statement on Taxes and spending: The new White House Office of Management and Budget rule would give Trump and his administration significantly more power to select, award, cut and terminate grants, Quote: “The new White House Office of Management and Budget rule would give Trump and his administration significantly more power to select, award, cut and terminate grants,” Source: Policy — https://www.forbes.com/policy/ 10. Healthcare — promised Michael Addison has a source-backed statement on Healthcare: Why Health Care Alone Will Never Make A City Healthy Quote: “Why Health Care Alone Will Never Make A City Healthy” Source: Latest Future of Healthcare News Today | Trends, Predictions, & Analysis — https://www.forbes.com/topics/future-of-healthcare/ 11. Jobs and economy — supports Michael Addison has a source-backed statement on Jobs and economy: What Must Be Done To Bring Back Venezuela’s Democracy And Economy Quote: “What Must Be Done To Bring Back Venezuela’s Democracy And Economy” Source: Policy — https://www.forbes.com/policy/ 12. Healthcare — supports Michael Addison has a source-backed statement on Healthcare: Education: 2026 Best Brands For Value 2026 Forbes World's Most Influential CMOs List The Resilient Enterprise: How A Strategic Insurance Partner Helps Large Firms Navigate Evolving Threats | Paid Program Making It Their Way: Six TikTok Creators On Finding A High-Quality Content Strategy That P Quote: “Education: 2026 Best Brands For Value 2026 Forbes World's Most Influential CMOs List The Resilient Enterprise: How A Strategic Insurance Partner Helps Large Firms Navigate Evolving Threats | Paid Program Making It Their Way: Six TikTok Creators On Finding A High-Quality Content Strategy That Pays Off | Paid Program” Source: Education — https://www.forbes.com/education/ Use this as a portable research snapshot; verify live sources before making final voting decisions.