南卡罗来纳州民主党Jermaine Johnson发起2026年州长招标, 目的是打破共和党17年来对州级办公室的搁置。 South Carolina Democrat Jermaine Johnson launched his 2026 gubernatorial bid, aiming to break a 17-year Republican hold on statewide offices.

Jermaine Johnson, 南卡罗来纳州民主州代表, 正式发起2026年的州长竞选, 成为第二名参赛的民主党人。 Jermaine Johnson, a South Carolina Democratic state representative, has officially launched his 2026 gubernatorial campaign, becoming the second Democrat to enter the race. Kershaw和Richland州部分地区的代表、三届立法者和前大学篮球运动员Johnson强调了他克服无家可归和损失的个人历程。 Representing parts of Kershaw and Richland Counties, Johnson, a three-term lawmaker and former college basketball player, highlighted his personal journey overcoming homelessness and loss. 他的目标是将具有改革思想的领导层带到一个自2006年以来没有一个民主党赢得全州办事处的状态。 He aims to bring reform-minded leadership to a state where no Democrat has won a statewide office since 2006. 5个共和党人争夺他们的提名, 包括政府中校。 The race will be competitive, with five Republicans vying for their nomination, including Lt. Gov. 帕姆·伊维特和美国共和党南希·梅斯和拉尔夫·诺曼 Pam Evette and U.S. Reps. Nancy Mace and Ralph Norman. 总督亨利·麦克马斯特没有资格连选连任,将在长期任职后离职。 Governor Henry McMaster, ineligible for re-election, will leave office after a long tenure.