South Carolina Governor Election 2026: Live Results
The South Carolina Governor Election 2026 is on November 3, 2026. Jermaine Johnson (Democrat) faces Republican Alan Wilson. The seat is currently held by Republicans and is open this year. VoteTide rates the race Safe R. Prediction markets give Alan Wilson a 96% chance of winning. The last polls in South Carolina close at 7 p.m. Eastern.
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Updated Tue, 03 Nov 2026 16:32:57 GMT
Results
No votes have been reported yet. Polls close at 7 p.m. Eastern.
Candidates
- Jermaine Johnson (Democrat)
- Alan Wilson (Republican)
Odds
- Kalshi: Democrat 4%, Republican 96%
- Polymarket: Democrat 3%, Republican 97%
Rating: Safe R
What's at stake
For the country
- Governors don't vote in Congress, but they run elections, carry out federal programs like Medicaid, and often lead their party nationally.
- A Democratic win would be a flip from Republican control.
For South Carolina
- The governor signs or vetoes state laws, writes the state budget, runs state agencies, appoints officials and judges in many states, and in many states shapes how district maps are drawn.
- For South Carolina, the result decides whether the governor's party matches the legislature's, which shapes what can pass in the next four years.
- It is an open seat, so there is no incumbent advantage this year.
Jermaine Johnson
- Supporters say a Democratic governor would invest in public schools and expand health coverage.
- They argue for protecting abortion access at the state level and raising wages.
Alan Wilson
- Supporters say a Republican governor would cut state income taxes and limit state spending.
- They argue for school choice, public-safety funding and fewer business regulations.
Arguments are summarised at party level from each side's stated priorities, not quotes from the candidates.
Frequently asked questions
Who is running in the South Carolina Governor Election 2026?
Jermaine Johnson (D), Alan Wilson (R).
Who is favored to win the South Carolina governor race?
Prediction markets give Alan Wilson a 96% chance. VoteTide's rating is Safe R.
When do polls close in South Carolina?
On November 3, 2026, the last polls in South Carolina close at 7 p.m. Eastern. The first results usually appear within an hour.
Where do these South Carolina results come from?
Vote counts come from official election sources as they are published (and from the AP when configured). Odds come from Kalshi and Polymarket, and polls from public polling tables. The page refreshes every minute.
South Carolina at a glance
- 2024 presidential result: Trump +17.8
- Electoral votes: 9
- U.S. House seats: 7