16 Facts About Richard Eckstrom

Richard A Eckstrom was born on June 23,1948 and is an American politician from the state of South Carolina.

Richard Eckstrom's family moved to Columbia, South Carolina, in 1957, when his father, a professor, took a job at the University of South Carolina.

Richard Eckstrom graduated from USC in 1971 with a bachelor's degree.

Richard Eckstrom served in the United States Navy, reaching the rank of captain, and worked in business.

Richard Eckstrom returned to school and earned a Master of Business Administration from USC in 1977.

Richard Eckstrom went to work for Peat Marwick Mitchell in Columbia in 1978.

Richard Eckstrom earned a master's degree in accounting from USC in 1978.

In 1999, Richard Eckstrom ran in a special election to the South Carolina House of Representatives to succeed Andre Bauer, who resigned after being elected to the South Carolina Senate.

In 2002, Richard Eckstrom ran for comptroller general of South Carolina.

Richard Eckstrom defeated Jim Lander, the incumbent, in the general election.

Richard Eckstrom was reelected in 2006,2010,2014, and 2018.

Richard Eckstrom won reelection to a sixth term without opposition in 2022.

In February 2023, Richard Eckstrom informed the South Carolina Senate that the budget was off by $3.5 billion due to an accounting error.

Richard Eckstrom blamed an issue in the state's accounting system dating back to 2007.

Subcommittee members felt that Richard Eckstrom's actions did not constitute an impeachable offense as there was no criminal misconduct, but recommended that the General Assembly remove the comptroller from office for willful neglect of duty, as allowed by the state constitution.

Richard Eckstrom announced on March 23 that he sent his resignation to the governor, which took effect April 30,2023.