Meet Dr. Michael Addison – Candidate for South Carolina Governor

As South Carolina approaches the 2026 General Election, *Power to the People is giving voters an opportunity to hear directly from the individuals seeking to lead our state. In this installment of Meet the Candidates, host ReZsaun Lewis sits down with Dr. Michael A. Addison, candidate for Governor of South Carolina, for a conversation about his vision for the state, his priorities, and the policies he believes will move South Carolina forward. About Dr. Michael Addison A native of South Carolina's Pee Dee region, Dr. Addison is a businessman, chiropractor, environmental professional, and community advocate with experience spanning healthcare, construction, economic development, and public service. He is the founder of R.A.C.E. (Rural Advocates for Community Enhancement), a nonprofit focused on expanding opportunities in underserved communities. He also established Paradise Pointe Veteran House, an initiative providing temporary housing and benefits assistance to homeless and disabled veterans. His public service includes serving on the Pee Dee Regional Authority Board. Drawing on his diverse professional background, Dr. Addison emphasizes community investment, accountability, economic opportunity, and service. About the Conversation During this interview, we explore Dr. Addison's approach to some of the issues impacting South Carolina families and communities, including education, healthcare, economic opportunity, affordability, public safety, and government accountability. Our goal isn't to tell you who to vote for. It's to help you make an informed decision when you cast your ballot. Election Day: November 3, 2026 Visit www.scvotes.gov to check your voter registration, review your sample ballot, and find your polling location. 📢 Listen. Learn. Share. Vote. Power to the People is a nonpartisan civic education initiative presented by the E3 Foundation — Educate, Empower, Elevate. Subscribe to our channel and share this interview with someone who wants to learn more about the candidates seeking to represent South Carolina. • • • • • South Carolina voters want to know: Who are the candidates asking for their votes, and where do they stand on the issues that matter most to folks in the Palmetto State? • • • • • 'Meet the Candidates' is a featured series from Power to the People, presented by E3 Foundation™ and hosted by ReZsaun Lewis, designed to help South Carolina voters make informed decisions ahead of the 2026 Midterm Election. Through candid, issue-focused conversations with candidates seeking public office, we explore their priorities, policy positions, leadership experience, and plans to address the challenges facing our communities. From education, healthcare, and economic opportunity to public safety, environmental justice, and voting rights, we're asking questions that connect political promises to the everyday lives of South Carolinians. Our mission is simple: Educate. Empower. Elevate. We're not here to tell you who to vote for. We're here to provide information that helps you decide for yourself. Watch the interviews, learn about the candidates, share these conversations, and make your voice heard at the ballot box. • • • • • 'Power to the People 2026' is a weekly livestream podcast hosted by community leader and civic storyteller ReZsaun Lewis, presented by E3 Foundation™. Grounded in the E3 mission to educate, empower, and elevate communities most impacted by structural inequities, Power to the People 2026 counters confusion with a pathway to clarity. Over the course of eight weeks, the nonpartisan conversation series breaks down the issues, impacts, and elected offices with a rotation of culturally-grounded, experience-informed guest experts who know the stakes and understand what Black communities face. Each episode explores a critical issue, bringing civic, service, and impact experts together to bridge the gap between public policy and everyday life—helping listeners gain knowledge and confidence to proactively participate in the electoral process and inspire others to do the same. Power to the People cuts through the chaos with refreshing honesty, presenting actionable insights, historical context, and practical perspectives that help listeners make informed decisions about the candidates, policies, and systems that directly affect their lives. • • • • • Power to the People 2026 is a nonpartisan civic education and empowerment initiative from E3 Foundation™ Educate, Empower, Elevate. E3 and initiative partners provide equitable opportunities for 2026 candidates to present their platforms and positions through the podcast platform, regardless of party or affiliation.