2026 South Carolina governor's race

Incumbent: Henry McMaster (R) · not seeking re-election in this race

AWAlan WilsonRepublican Party (United States)95%

BWBilly WebsterDemocratic Party (United States)5%

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The betting line

Polymarket · Oct 5

Alan Wilson95¢
Jermaine Johnson5¢

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Declared candidates

Source: Wikipedia + public polling

AW
Alan Wilson
Republican Party (United States)
BW
Billy Webster
Democratic Party (United States)
JJ
Jermaine Johnson
Democratic Party (United States)
Stated positions (14) ▾
- Abortion: Believes women should lead on reproductive rights issues rather than men. [1][2]

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