Jermaine L. Johnson, Sr.
What this job does: Runs the state's executive branch and signs or vetoes the bills the General Assembly passes. The governor can strike single items out of the state budget (a line-item veto); two-thirds of each chamber can override. The governor and lieutenant governor are elected together on one ticket. The lieutenant governor takes over if the governor leaves office or cannot serve. A term is four years, and a governor can serve no more than two terms in a row.
- Current office
- State Representative, S.C. House (since 2020; now District 52); not running again for the House
Background
- Elected to the S.C. House in 2020; announced in January 2026 that Johnson would not seek re-election to the House. source: en.wikipedia.org
- Education: B.A., College of Charleston (2008); M.S. in management, Strayer University; doctorate in business administration, Northcentral University. source: en.wikipedia.org
- Played college basketball at the College of Charleston and then played professionally (2009-2015). source: en.wikipedia.org
- Founder and CEO of the New Economic Beginnings Foundation, which helps young people and veterans find education and jobs. source: en.wikipedia.org
- Won the June 2026 Democratic primary for governor with about 60% of the vote. source: charlestoncitypaper.com
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