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Jermaine Johnson

Jermaine Johnson

D · South Carolina · 2026

Running for Governor, South Carolina

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Slash the income tax
  • Lower property taxes
  • Build affordable housing
Biography

Jermaine Johnson is the Democratic nominee for South Carolina governor on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the South Carolina Election Commission's candidate listing. He has served in the South Carolina House of Representatives since 2020, per the campaign site and the House roster. Sam Skardon is the running mate for lieutenant governor, per the South Carolina Election Commission's general-election candidate listing.

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GovernorSouth Carolina · 2026

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