Daniel Rickenmann (born 1969/1970)[1] is an American businessman and politician, serving as the 71st Mayor of Columbia, South Carolina.

[2] After confirmation on February 2021 that incumbent Mayor Stephen K. Benjamin would not seek re-election,[3] Rickenmann announced his bid for the office.

[9] While candidates for the office of mayor in Columbia, South Carolina are officially non-partisan, Rickenmann is a Republican.

Previously, Columbia has historically voted for Democratic candidates, including Joe Biden for U.S. president by nearly 40 points.

[10] [11] Some Republicans, including Ben Shapiro and United States Senator Rick Scott of Florida, cited Rickenmann's win as part of a "red wave.