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Education, child care, and workforce training
Candidate positionNutritious Meals for Every Student: Every school in South Carolina would provide healthy breakfast and lunch to all students, ensuring no child goes hungry during the school day.
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Nutritious Meals for Every Student: Every school in South Carolina would provide healthy breakfast and lunch to all students, ensuring no child goes hungry during the school day.
Education, child care, and workforce training
Candidate positionAs Governor, he would reduce the reliance on school resource officers and redirect that funding toward safety improvements.
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As Governor, he would reduce the reliance on school resource officers and redirect that funding toward safety improvements.
Affordable Healthcare for Every South Carolinian
Candidate positionWith health insurance rates expected to double or triple next year, Hakim proposes creating the Carolina Insurance Company: a state-owned insurer, offering full coverage to every resident. For $100 a month per individual or $200 per family, South Carolinians would receive medical, dental, and vision coverage with no deductibles, no co-pays, and assistance for seniors, disabled, veterans, and low-income families.
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With health insurance rates expected to double or triple next year, Hakim proposes creating the Carolina Insurance Company: a state-owned insurer, offering full coverage to every resident. For $100 a month per individual or $200 per family, South Carolinians would receive medical, dental, and vision coverage with no deductibles, no co-pays, and assistance for seniors, disabled, veterans, and low-income families.
Affordable Auto Insurance for Every South Carolinian
Candidate positionWith insurance rates rising and not covering the entire expense of repairs, many South Carolinans are forced to make touch decisions. With the creation of the Carolina Insurance Company, you can purchase auto insurance that will cover all incidents and injuries.
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With insurance rates rising and not covering the entire expense of repairs, many South Carolinans are forced to make touch decisions. With the creation of the Carolina Insurance Company, you can purchase auto insurance that will cover all incidents and injuries.
Homeowners & Renters Insurance for Every South Carolinian
Candidate positionWe will offer policies to every South Carolinian. This policy will protect South Carolinians from all disasters or loss of property, regardless of the source.
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We will offer policies to every South Carolinian. This policy will protect South Carolinians from all disasters or loss of property, regardless of the source.
Housing affordability
Candidate positionTo keep housing affordable and communities strong, Hakim would limit property ownership to twelve residential properties per corporation or individual, excluding apartment complexes.This policy ensures that homes remain in the hands of residents, not investors, preventing mass buyouts that drive up housing costs and displace families. By curbing speculative ownership, South Carolina can stabilize neighborhoods, lower rents, and make homeownership attainable again for working people across the state.
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To keep housing affordable and communities strong, Hakim would limit property ownership to twelve residential properties per corporation or individual, excluding apartment complexes.This policy ensures that homes remain in the hands of residents, not investors, preventing mass buyouts that drive up housing costs and displace families. By curbing speculative ownership, South Carolina can stabilize neighborhoods, lower rents, and make homeownership attainable again for working people across the state.
Transportation and infrastructure
Candidate positionHakim believes this vision captures the future South Carolina deserves; a state where public transportation is fast, clean, and free for all. As Governor of South Carolina, Hakim would contract the development of a high-speed rail systems connecting the state’s major cities, creating a seamless network from Charleston, to Columbia, Atlanta, and many more.
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Hakim believes this vision captures the future South Carolina deserves; a state where public transportation is fast, clean, and free for all. As Governor of South Carolina, Hakim would contract the development of a high-speed rail systems connecting the state’s major cities, creating a seamless network from Charleston, to Columbia, Atlanta, and many more.
Protecting South Carolina's Green Spaces
Candidate positionAs Governor of South Carolina, Hakim would audit all treaties, agreements, and promises made by the State of South Carolina and the USA to bring our state into full compliance with all Native American tribes in our state. Futhermore, Hakim would invite the leadership of the tribes to help us manage and preserve all publicly owned green spaces, preserving them for future generations. Hakim would also strive to be more inclusive in state government while acknowledging the sovereignty of all tribes in South Carolina.
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As Governor of South Carolina, Hakim would audit all treaties, agreements, and promises made by the State of South Carolina and the USA to bring our state into full compliance with all Native American tribes in our state. Futhermore, Hakim would invite the leadership of the tribes to help us manage and preserve all publicly owned green spaces, preserving them for future generations. Hakim would also strive to be more inclusive in state government while acknowledging the sovereignty of all tribes in South Carolina.
Health care
Candidate positionAs governor of South Carolina, Hakim would take many steps to restructure law enforcement. We have created an unnecessary burden on law enforcement by envisioning the “do it all cop.” Law enforcement, traffic enforcement, first responder to car crashes, first responder to attempted suicide, first responder to mental health emergencies, first responder to animal attacks, and the list goes on. Police were not trained to respond to every situation, yet they are expected to. This creates a dangerous situation for both law enforcement and the general public when we send people to do jobs they were not trained to do. By mandating the hiring, (academy) training, and employment of SLED social workers deployed with local law enforcement, we can allow police to get back to doing what they were hired to do: enforce laws. Social workers would respond to nonviolent mental health situations and work as a victims' advocate for domestic violence, child abuse/endangerment, mental health emergencies and rape. The social worker would complete paperwork related to these events and act as the victims advocate, which would allow police to get back to what they were trained to do more quickly: enforce the laws they were sworn to uphold.
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As governor of South Carolina, Hakim would take many steps to restructure law enforcement. We have created an unnecessary burden on law enforcement by envisioning the “do it all cop.” Law enforcement, traffic enforcement, first responder to car crashes, first responder to attempted suicide, first responder to mental health emergencies, first responder to animal attacks, and the list goes on. Police were not trained to respond to every situation, yet they are expected to. This creates a dangerous situation for both law enforcement and the general public when we send people to do jobs they were not trained to do. By mandating the hiring, (academy) training, and employment of SLED social workers deployed with local law enforcement, we can allow police to get back to doing what they were hired to do: enforce laws. Social workers would respond to nonviolent mental health situations and work as a victims' advocate for domestic violence, child abuse/endangerment, mental health emergencies and rape. The social worker would complete paperwork related to these events and act as the victims advocate, which would allow police to get back to what they were trained to do more quickly: enforce the laws they were sworn to uphold.
Gun policy and firearms
Candidate positionAs governor of South Carolina, Hakim would offer grants for qualified citizens to purchase rifles for hunting or home protection. Each person would be required to take a gun safety course, submit to a background check, and evaluation to qualify for this voluntary grant. Military veterans and law enforcement would be excempt from the grant process, but can still apply. As a candidate, Hakim wants to make clear he has no intention of confiscating guns or implementing any additional restrictions that are in place.
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As governor of South Carolina, Hakim would offer grants for qualified citizens to purchase rifles for hunting or home protection. Each person would be required to take a gun safety course, submit to a background check, and evaluation to qualify for this voluntary grant. Military veterans and law enforcement would be excempt from the grant process, but can still apply. As a candidate, Hakim wants to make clear he has no intention of confiscating guns or implementing any additional restrictions that are in place.
Transportation and infrastructure
Candidate positionHakim’s vision is to develop a 100 Year Plan for South Carolina: a roadmap for a sustainable, prosperous, and resilient state. This plan will invest in sustainable infrastructure that becomes the lifeline of commerce, trade, preserving South Carolina’s remaining forests as sanctuaries for native wildlife. We will evolve our state education so every student can graduate debt-free making South Carolina a national model for higher learning.
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Hakim’s vision is to develop a 100 Year Plan for South Carolina: a roadmap for a sustainable, prosperous, and resilient state. This plan will invest in sustainable infrastructure that becomes the lifeline of commerce, trade, preserving South Carolina’s remaining forests as sanctuaries for native wildlife. We will evolve our state education so every student can graduate debt-free making South Carolina a national model for higher learning.
Public safety and justice
Candidate positionEnd the Prison Merry-Go-Round – “Keep Them Home Bill”
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End the Prison Merry-Go-Round – “Keep Them Home Bill”
V. INFRASTRUCTURE & LONG-TERM PLANNING
Candidate position• End “lowest-bidder, lowest-quality” contracting.
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• End “lowest-bidder, lowest-quality” contracting.
Education, child care, and workforce training
Candidate positionHakim believes that a strong state begins with strong education. Instead of cutting funding, South Carolina must invest deeply in its schools and students. He proposes the creation of “South Carolina College Investment Grants” for students pursuing critical careers; such as nursing, medicine, engineering, education, social work, and therapy. Rather than burdening graduates with debilitating student loans, this plan allows them to repay the state through service. Every graduate who accepts a grant would commit to living and working in South Carolina for 10–20 years; as taxpayers, homeowners, consumers, and parents. Their contributions to the state’s economy and communities would serve as repayment for their education. This initiative would ensure that the most educated and capable workforce in the world lives right here in South Carolina, making its citizens highly sought after in every field imaginable.
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Hakim believes that a strong state begins with strong education. Instead of cutting funding, South Carolina must invest deeply in its schools and students. He proposes the creation of “South Carolina College Investment Grants” for students pursuing critical careers; such as nursing, medicine, engineering, education, social work, and therapy. Rather than burdening graduates with debilitating student loans, this plan allows them to repay the state through service. Every graduate who accepts a grant would commit to living and working in South Carolina for 10–20 years; as taxpayers, homeowners, consumers, and parents. Their contributions to the state’s economy and communities would serve as repayment for their education. This initiative would ensure that the most educated and capable workforce in the world lives right here in South Carolina, making its citizens highly sought after in every field imaginable.
Education, child care, and workforce training
Candidate positionStatewide Childcare Integration: Childcare would be incorporated into the state school system, giving working parents reliable and affordable early education options.
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Statewide Childcare Integration: Childcare would be incorporated into the state school system, giving working parents reliable and affordable early education options.
Transportation and infrastructure
Candidate positionEvery classroom in South Carolina would be equipped with spring safety locking, bullet-resistant doors. These upgrades would protect students and teachers without criminalizing young people or perpetuating the school-to-prison pipeline. The discipline of students should be managed by the school administration and staff, unless law enforcement is requested. We do not need law enforcement inserting themselves when these situation can be resolved by school staff. Through smarter investment in infrastructure, education, and opportunity, Hakim envisions a South Carolina where schools are safe, nurturing, and built for every child’s success.
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Every classroom in South Carolina would be equipped with spring safety locking, bullet-resistant doors. These upgrades would protect students and teachers without criminalizing young people or perpetuating the school-to-prison pipeline. The discipline of students should be managed by the school administration and staff, unless law enforcement is requested. We do not need law enforcement inserting themselves when these situation can be resolved by school staff. Through smarter investment in infrastructure, education, and opportunity, Hakim envisions a South Carolina where schools are safe, nurturing, and built for every child’s success.
Health care
Candidate positionAll licensed medical professionals would be required to accept the plan as in-network, and new procedures would never be denied. Every child born in South Carolina would be automatically enrolled for life. By keeping healthcare affordable and accessible, the Carolina Insurance Company would save families money, support businesses, and build a healthier South Carolina.
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All licensed medical professionals would be required to accept the plan as in-network, and new procedures would never be denied. Every child born in South Carolina would be automatically enrolled for life. By keeping healthcare affordable and accessible, the Carolina Insurance Company would save families money, support businesses, and build a healthier South Carolina.
Transportation and infrastructure
Candidate positionComplementing this effort, the state would introduce a fleet of solar powered, no cost public buses to transport citizens to and from work. This program would be designed to benefit both employers and employees; reducing parking needs, cutting road congestion, and saving South Carolina hundreds of millions of dollars every year in infrastructure and maintenance costs. Through these innovations, Hakim envisions a South Carolina that leads the South in sustainable growth, smart design, and efficient mobility. We need a state built for the people, not for traffic.
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Complementing this effort, the state would introduce a fleet of solar powered, no cost public buses to transport citizens to and from work. This program would be designed to benefit both employers and employees; reducing parking needs, cutting road congestion, and saving South Carolina hundreds of millions of dollars every year in infrastructure and maintenance costs. Through these innovations, Hakim envisions a South Carolina that leads the South in sustainable growth, smart design, and efficient mobility. We need a state built for the people, not for traffic.
I. HOUSING & ECONOMIC REFORM
Candidate position• End residential property hoarding: no individual or entity may own more than 12 single-family residential properties.
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• End residential property hoarding: no individual or entity may own more than 12 single-family residential properties.
V. INFRASTRUCTURE & LONG-TERM PLANNING
Candidate position• Require high-grade, long-lasting materials for roads, bridges, and public works.
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• Require high-grade, long-lasting materials for roads, bridges, and public works.
Education, child care, and workforce training
Candidate positionYear-Round Schooling: Schools would transition to a year-round schedule. This program would not add any days to the school calendar. It would eliminate the need for student review at the beginning of every school year, allowing the students to transition to the next year without a long summer break. This would result in students graduating by the completion of the 10th grade.
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Year-Round Schooling: Schools would transition to a year-round schedule. This program would not add any days to the school calendar. It would eliminate the need for student review at the beginning of every school year, allowing the students to transition to the next year without a long summer break. This would result in students graduating by the completion of the 10th grade.
III. CRIMINAL JUSTICE, POLICING, & REFORM
Candidate position• Reduce the $1+ billion spent annually on prisons by cutting recidivism.
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• Reduce the $1+ billion spent annually on prisons by cutting recidivism.
Housing affordability
Candidate position• Protect homeownership from Wall Street firms and foreign investors.
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• Protect homeownership from Wall Street firms and foreign investors.
Economy, jobs, taxes, and affordability
Candidate position• Require businesses to post tax-inclusive, all-fees-included pricing for all goods and services.
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• Require businesses to post tax-inclusive, all-fees-included pricing for all goods and services.
III. CRIMINAL JUSTICE, POLICING, & REFORM
Candidate position• Legalize cannabis and decriminalize small quantities of select drugs.
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• Legalize cannabis and decriminalize small quantities of select drugs.
National security, foreign policy, and veterans
Candidate position• End investment of SC taxpayer money in foreign nations or war-related bonds (e.g., ending purchases of Israel bonds).
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• End investment of SC taxpayer money in foreign nations or war-related bonds (e.g., ending purchases of Israel bonds).
VI. SOCIAL VALUES, CIVIL RIGHTS & LIBERTIES
Candidate position• Protect religious freedom by keeping religion out of politics.
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• Protect religious freedom by keeping religion out of politics.
V. INFRASTRUCTURE & LONG-TERM PLANNING
Candidate position• Ensure environmental, economic, and educational sustainability for the next century.
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• Ensure environmental, economic, and educational sustainability for the next century.
V. INFRASTRUCTURE & LONG-TERM PLANNING
Candidate position• Protect remaining forests and green spaces, managed jointly with SC tribal nations.
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• Protect remaining forests and green spaces, managed jointly with SC tribal nations.
Immigration and border policy
Candidate position• Reject cooperation with abuses by ICE; uphold the values of “The New Colossus.”
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• Reject cooperation with abuses by ICE; uphold the values of “The New Colossus.”
VI. SOCIAL VALUES, CIVIL RIGHTS & LIBERTIES
Candidate position• Increase from 16 to 18 to protect minors from exploitation.
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• Increase from 16 to 18 to protect minors from exploitation.
Protecting Children
Candidate positionHakim is the only candidate for governor that is in favor of raising the age of consent from 16 to 18 for all South Carolinians. If politicians were truly sincere about about protecting our children, it should be all of them, not just Hakim. Hakim's challenge to all of his fellow candidates, to plagiarize or steal this platform policy to benefit our state.
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Hakim is the only candidate for governor that is in favor of raising the age of consent from 16 to 18 for all South Carolinians. If politicians were truly sincere about about protecting our children, it should be all of them, not just Hakim. Hakim's challenge to all of his fellow candidates, to plagiarize or steal this platform policy to benefit our state.
Education, child care, and workforce training
Candidate position• Keep total school days the same but adopt a year-round calendar.
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• Keep total school days the same but adopt a year-round calendar.
Transportation and infrastructure
Candidate position• Build high-speed rail connecting major SC cities.
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• Build high-speed rail connecting major SC cities.
VI. SOCIAL VALUES, CIVIL RIGHTS & LIBERTIES
Candidate position• Reject laws based on religious doctrine.
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• Reject laws based on religious doctrine.
Civil rights and individual freedom
Candidate positionProtect Free Speech
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Protect Free Speech
VIII. GOVERNMENT ETHICS & ACCOUNTABILITY
Candidate position• End corruption, backroom deals, and political hypocrisy.
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• End corruption, backroom deals, and political hypocrisy.
VIII. GOVERNMENT ETHICS & ACCOUNTABILITY
Candidate position• Hold elected officials to high standards of honesty, transparency, and accountability.
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• Hold elected officials to high standards of honesty, transparency, and accountability.
VI. SOCIAL VALUES, CIVIL RIGHTS & LIBERTIES
Candidate positionRaise the Age of Consent
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Raise the Age of Consent
