Primary
Primary held June 9, 2026.
Democratic Primary
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jermaine Johnson ✓ | 221,951 | 59.7% | |
| Billy Webster | 110,303 | 29.7% | |
| William Mullins McLeod Jr. | 39,739 | 10.7% |
Republican Primary Runoff
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alan Wilson ✓ | 218,569 | 68.6% | |
| Pamela Evette | 100,227 | 31.4% |
Republican Primary
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pamela Evette | 136,480 | 28.9% | |
| Alan Wilson | 123,643 | 26.2% | |
| Ralph Norman | 80,790 | 17.1% | |
| Rom Reddy | 66,992 | 14.2% | |
| Nancy Mace | 57,380 | 12.1% | |
| Josh Kimbrell | 3,957 | 0.8% | |
| Jacqueline DuBose | 3,714 | 0.8% |
Full calendar and every race: South Carolina primary guide
Race Overview
Incumbent
OPEN (Henry McMaster)
Party
Republican
Open Seat
Yes
Current Rating
Term Limited
Yes
Candidates
Jermaine Johnson Nominee
DemocratAlan Wilson Nominee
RepublicanAverage reflects all polls from the last 90 days; table shows the most recent 30 days or the newest 3 polls, whichever is more. How accurate is each pollster? →
No polls in the last 90 days.
Questions About This Race
Is the 2026 South Carolina governor's race competitive?
No — the expert consensus rates it Safe R for Republicans.
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 90 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