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Jermaine Johnson
Jermaine Lafrance Johnson Sr. (born July 4, 1985) is an American politician, political advisor and former professional basketball player.
Full biographySouth Carolina Governor Election 2026: Live Results
The South Carolina Governor Election 2026 is on November 3, 2026. Jermaine Johnson (Democrat) faces Republican Alan Wilson. The seat is currently held by Republicans and is open this year. VoteTide rates the race Safe R. Prediction markets give Alan Wilson a 98% chance of winning. Alan Wilson has won with 51.6% and about 100% counted. The last polls in South Carolina close at 7 p.m. Eastern.
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Updated Wed, 04 Nov 2026 18:58:35 GMT
Results
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alan Wilson ✓ | R | 1,050,190 | 51.6% |
| Jermaine Johnson | D | 959,001 | 47.1% |
| Michael Addison | O | 16,111 | 0.8% |
| Walid Hakim | G | 9,078 | 0.5% |
| Write-in | O | 1,141 | 0.1% |
Ballots already cast
This state doesn't register voters by party, so only totals are shown.
- Voted in person (early)1,043,810
- Voted by mail42,528
- Total ballots cast1,086,338
- Share of 2022 total turnout63%
- Mail ballots requested57,241
UF Election Lab · updated 11/3/2026
Candidates
Alan Wilson
Alan McCrory Wilson (born Alan McCrory; July 16, 1973) is an American lawyer, politician, and military officer who is the governor-elect of South Carolina. A member of the Republican Party, he has served as the 51st attorney general of South Carolina since 2011.
Full biographyOdds
- Kalshi: Democrat 2%, Republican 98%
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Rating: Safe R
What's at stake
For the country
- Governors don't vote in Congress, but they run elections, carry out federal programs like Medicaid, and often lead their party nationally.
- A Democratic win would be a flip from Republican control.
For South Carolina
- The governor signs or vetoes state laws, writes the state budget, runs state agencies, appoints officials and judges in many states, and in many states shapes how district maps are drawn.
- For South Carolina, the result decides whether the governor's party matches the legislature's, which shapes what can pass in the next four years.
- It is an open seat, so there is no incumbent advantage this year.
Alan Wilson
- Supporters say a Republican governor would cut state income taxes and limit state spending.
- They argue for school choice, public-safety funding and fewer business regulations.
Jermaine Johnson
- Supporters say a Democratic governor would invest in public schools and expand health coverage.
- They argue for protecting abortion access at the state level and raising wages.
Arguments are summarised at party level from each side's stated priorities, not quotes from the candidates.
Frequently asked questions
Who is running in the South Carolina Governor Election 2026?
Jermaine Johnson (D), Alan Wilson (R).
Who is favored to win the South Carolina governor race?
Prediction markets give Alan Wilson a 98% chance. VoteTide's rating is Safe R.
When do polls close in South Carolina?
On November 3, 2026, the last polls in South Carolina close at 7 p.m. Eastern. The first results usually appear within an hour.
Where do these South Carolina results come from?
Vote counts come from official election sources as they are published (and from the AP when configured). Odds come from Kalshi and Polymarket, and polls from public polling tables. The page refreshes every minute.
South Carolina at a glance
- 2024 president: Trump +17.8 (2,548,140 votes)
- 2020 president: Trump +11.7 (2,513,329 votes)
- Ballots cast before Election Day equal 45% of the 2024 total.
- Electoral votes: 9
- U.S. House seats: 7