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Governor · SC · Democratic candidate · 2026

Jermaine Johnson

Democratic candidate for governor of South Carolina

A state representative, educator, and former professional basketball player, Johnson focuses on affordability, rural services, and support for South Carolina families.

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StateSouth Carolina
OfficeGovernor
ElectionNov. 3, 2026

Policy priorities

Where Jermaine stands.

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Reduce household tax burdens

  • Would exempt more lower-income families from state income tax and work to reduce municipal property taxes

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Build affordable local housing

  • Would fund conversion of unused buildings into housing and provide incentives to local governments

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Repair roads and bridges

  • Would increase local road-repair resources and improve coordination between municipalities and state transportation officials

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Strengthen rural health services

  • Would increase rural hospital funding and expand mental-health training and crisis-response services

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Legalize medical cannabis access

  • Supports medical cannabis legalization, nonviolent marijuana sentence commutations, and a referendum on recreational use

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Support parents and workers

  • Supports paid leave for fathers, flexible work, and a labor council addressing minimum wages and wage theft

Record and background

Record & experience.

  1. 2021–present

    Experience

    South Carolina state representative

    Represents House constituents.

  2. 2016–2020

    Experience

    Richland recreation commissioner

    Served on the county commission.

  3. 2018–2020

    Experience

    Richland Democratic Party vice chair

    Served as third vice chair.

  4. 2024

    Experience

    St. John Baptist Church deacon

    Served the congregation.

  • Experience

    Professional basketball player

    Played in the NBA D-League and abroad.

  • Experience

    College of Charleston team captain

    Captained the basketball team.

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    Dream Team Consulting owner

    Runs a consulting business.

  • Experience

    Midlands Technical College adjunct professor

    Teaches college students.

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    Webster University adjunct professor

    Teaches college students.

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    New Economic Beginnings Foundation founder

    Established the foundation.

  • Accomplishment

    Reopened a damaged bridge

    Helped repair a bridge closed after the 2015 floods.

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