Primary
Democratic Primary
Held June 9, 2026.
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jermaine Johnson ✓ | 221,951 | 59.7% | |
| Billy Webster | 110,303 | 29.7% | |
| William Mullins McLeod Jr. | 39,739 | 10.7% |
Republican Runoff
Held June 23, 2026.
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alan Wilson ✓ | 218,569 | 68.6% | |
| Pamela Evette | 100,227 | 31.4% |
Full calendar and every race: South Carolina primary guide
Race Overview
General Election Polling Trend
PollingSource average — trailing average of all polls from the last 30 days.
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Candidates
Jermaine Johnson Nominee
Democrat
Alan Wilson Nominee
RepublicanGeneral Election Polling Average
Average reflects all polls from the last 30 days; table shows the most recent 30 days or the newest 3 polls, whichever is more. How accurate is each pollster? →
| Pollster | Date | Sample | MoE | Dem | Rep |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hart Research (D) partisan·D D-sponsored | 2026-08-15 | 600 V | Jermaine Johnson 42.00% | Alan Wilson 50.00% | |
| Public Policy Polling (D) partisan·D ±2.0 | 2026-07-17 | 577 V | Jermaine Johnson 37.00% | Alan Wilson 45.00% |
Questions About This Race
Who is winning the 2026 South Carolina governor's race?
Alan Wilson leads Jermaine Johnson 50% to 42% in the PollingSource polling average — a R+8.0 margin based on 1 poll from the last 30 days.
Is the 2026 South Carolina governor's race competitive?
No — the expert consensus rates it Safe R for Republicans.
What does the latest poll of the 2026 South Carolina governor's race say?
The most recent public poll, from Hart Research (D) (completed August 15, 2026), found Jermaine Johnson (D) at 42% and Alan Wilson (R) at 50%.
When is the 2026 South Carolina governor's race decided?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
How is the PollingSource average calculated?
The PollingSource average is the unweighted mean of every scientific public poll of the race from the last 30 days — we do not exclude pollsters. Each race page lists the individual polls behind the average with pollster, field dates, sample size, and margin of error. Full details: pollingsource.com/methodology.
Race Notes
Term-limited, open seat