The South Carolina Fraternal Order of Police (SCFOP) joined state and national political leaders in Goose Creek on Saturday, October 31, 2026, for a campaign rally supporting Jenny Costa Honeycutt, a candidate for South Carolina’s First Congressional District.

The event brought together prominent elected officials and candidates, including U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson and U.S. Senator Tim Scott, just days before the November 3 general election.

At the invitation of Honeycutt’s campaign, SCFOP State President John Blackmon addressed those attending the rally, emphasizing the importance of electing officials who recognize the challenges facing law enforcement officers and are committed to supporting the profession.

SCFOP State Second Vice President Gary Zimmer also attended, representing the organization’s leadership alongside Blackmon.

These endorsements reflect the organization’s commitment to supporting candidates who understand the responsibilities of law enforcement and recognize the need for policies that protect officers, strengthen public safety, and support those who serve South Carolina communities.

Honeycutt, seeking election to the U.S. House of Representatives in District 1, received the SCFOP’s endorsement on October 21. Her campaign’s invitation for the organization to participate in Saturday’s rally provided an opportunity to publicly recognize that endorsement and reinforce the importance of law enforcement representation in Washington.

Wilson, South Carolina’s current Attorney General and a candidate for Governor, received the organization’s endorsement on August 31. Stumbo, a candidate for Attorney General, received the SCFOP’s endorsement on August 28.

The SCFOP’s endorsement process involves its membership and local lodges, ensuring that the organization’s political positions reflect the collective voice of law enforcement professionals throughout South Carolina.

For the SCFOP, participation in the political process extends beyond individual elections. The organization maintains an active presence in Columbia and Washington, D.C., advocating for legislation and policies that affect officers throughout their careers and into retirement.

Among its continuing priorities are improving officer safety, protecting retirement benefits, strengthening legal protections, and addressing the recruitment and retention challenges facing law enforcement agencies.

These issues require productive relationships with elected officials who are willing to listen to the experiences of officers and understand how legislative decisions affect their ability to serve their communities.

The invitation to address Saturday’s rally provided another opportunity for the SCFOP to communicate that perspective while publicly recognizing candidates who have earned the organization’s support.

National Leadership at the Rally

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The rally brought together candidates seeking federal and statewide offices alongside established political leaders during the final days of the campaign.

The Final Days Before Election Day

The organization’s involvement reflects its continuing efforts to ensure that officers have a voice in decisions made at every level of government.

Those endorsements represent the collective judgment of the organization and its commitment to supporting candidates who recognize the needs of law enforcement officers and their families.

Saturday’s rally provided an opportunity to reinforce those endorsements before voters head to the polls.

Through legislative advocacy, political engagement, and direct communication with elected officials, the South Carolina Fraternal Order of Police remains focused on improving the lives of those who carried the badge yesterday, those who carry it today, and those who will carry it tomorrow.