Jermaine Johnson

Democrat · Candidate for South Carolina Governor · November 3, 2026

Where they stand

Strongly left, from their state-legislature votes (Shor–McCarty). From their roll-call votes in the South Carolina House, 2021–2022.

Source: data · how scores are linked to one scale.

Donor-based DIME score: moderately left.

AI read of their current public record: moderately left.

Issue by issue

Economy & taxesModerately left
ImmigrationSlightly right
AbortionStrongly left
Climate & energySlightly left
Health careStrongly left

AI-estimated from their own website and Wikipedia article, only where they state a position.

Endorsements

  • U.S. representatives: Ro Khanna
  • State legislators: Carl Anderson, Heather Bauer, Bill Clyburn, Kambrell Garvin, Jerry Govan Jr., Hamilton R. Grant and 12 more
  • Labor unions: South Carolina AFL-CIO
  • Statewide officials: Andy Beshear, Wes Moore, Gavin Newsom
  • Individuals: Gary Votour

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Quick answers

What party is Jermaine Johnson?
Jermaine Johnson is running as a Democrat.
Who is Jermaine Johnson running against?
Alan Wilson, for South Carolina Governor.
Is Jermaine Johnson liberal or conservative?
On SpectrumVote's left–right scale, Jermaine Johnson is strongly left, from their state-legislature votes (Shor–McCarty). This comes from published research, not our opinion.
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