Jermaine Johnson

Recent media appearances

• DebateOct 6, 2026Wilson, Johnson debate in race for S.C. governorWRDW
• InterviewJun 11, 20261-on-1 with South Carolina Democratic candidate for governor, Jermaine JohnsonWBTV

Top articles

1. FOX CarolinaJermaine Johnson heading to SC General Election as democratic nominee for governorJun 9, 2026

Overview

Jermaine Johnson is a Democratic member of the South Carolina House representing District 52 in Kershaw and Richland counties. He owns DT Consulting Firm and holds a doctorate in business administration. scstatehouse.gov

Johnson won the June 2026 Democratic primary for governor and ran against Republican Attorney General Alan Wilson. He did not seek reelection to his House seat in order to focus on the governor's race. foxcarolina.com PBS

Platform

• Says he supports expanding Medicaid and calls it good economic policy.wrdw.com
• Says he supports a moratorium on new data centers and would oppose any a majority of a community rejects.wrdw.com
• Proposes a statewide ban on Flock license plate reader cameras, citing privacy concerns.wrdw.com
• Says the gambling question should go to voters first.wrdw.com