Jermaine Johnson
Democratic · SC · Member, South Carolina House of Representatives
Jermaine Johnson is a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives representing a Richland County district, and the 2026 Democratic nominee for Governor. A former professional basketball player, he was first elected to the state House in 2020 and rose to a Democratic leadership role before running statewide.
Track record
Women's Reproductive Rights
· 1 record
Authored a bill designed to center South Carolina's women legislators in crafting reproductive-rights legislation before male legislators weighed in, aiming to keep women in control of laws affecting their bodies.
May 29, 2026For
Source: foxcarolina.com · researched July 3, 2026
Public Infrastructure
· 1 record
As a state representative, worked to expand broadband access, repair roads and bridges, and helped create the Lower Richland Tech Academy to expand entrepreneurial and technical-education opportunities in rural communities.
January 1, 2024For
Source: en.wikipedia.org · researched July 3, 2026
Elections
- Governor · November 3, 2026 · South Carolina
Profile last researched July 3, 2026.