it would be a different story." 2010 gubernatorial candidacy In May 2009, Grooms announced his candidacy for the Governor of South Carolina in the 2010 South Carolina gubernatorial election. In January 2010, he ended his campaign. Notes and references External links Larry Grooms for Congress South Carolina Legislature - Senator Larry Grooms official SC Senate website Project Vote Smart - Senator :Larry Grooms(SC) profile Follow the Money - Larry Grooms 2006 2004 2002 2000 campaign contributions 1964 births Living people Republican Party South Carolina state senators People from St. Stephen, South Carolina Clemson University alumni 21st-century American politicians