Johnson defied odds in the SC gubernatorial primary. Now people want to know if he can do it again.

Democrat Jermaine Johnson defied odds in June, walloping two primary opponents despite being far outspent. As he seeks to make history in November, he says his campaign strategy isn't changing.

By: Jessica Holdman

Outlets: South Carolina Daily Gazette

Published: September 3, 2026

Words: 2,047

Last Updated: 1 month, 2 weeks ago

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COLUMBIA — Rep. Jermaine Johnson spoke of his journey from a homeless childhood in California to his election to the South Carolina Statehouse. He then asked the more than 50 people gathered Wednesday at First Calvary Baptist Church to send him to the Governor’s Mansion.

A woman stepped to the mic and said his story was inspiring: “But inspiration doesn’t necessarily win elections.”

She and others wanted to know how he planned to gain …

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