2026 South Carolina governor's race

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

AWAlan WilsonRepublican Party (United States)92%

JJJermaine JohnsonDemocratic Party (United States)9%

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Implied chance of winning — live Polymarket prices

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The betting line

Polymarket · Aug 12

Republican92¢
Democrat9¢

South Carolina Governor Election Winner →

No longer in this race

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Declared candidates

Source: Wikipedia + public polling

AW
Alan Wilson
Republican Party (United States)
JJ
Jermaine Johnson
Democratic Party (United States)

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