Governor · 2026
South Carolina governor
11 candidates registered with the South Carolina State Ethics Commission for the 2026 election on November 3, 2026, sorted by money raised.
Candidates and money
| Candidate | Status | Raised | Cash on hand | Through |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rom Reddy Republican | Lost the primary | $7,707,174.90 | $0.00 | August 27, 2026 |
| Ralph Norman Republican | Lost the primary | $7,499,658.51 | $18,344.03 | September 30, 2026 |
| Alan Wilson Republican | General-election nominee | $7,458,719.22 | $1,677,141.96 | October 14, 2026 |
| Pamela Evette Republican | Lost the primary runoff | $6,391,116.53 | $0.00 | September 30, 2026 |
| Billy Webster Democratic | Lost the primary | $3,901,164.42 | $0.00 | July 23, 2026 |
| Mullins McLeod Democratic | Lost the primary | $2,733,142.00 | $384.38 | September 30, 2026 |
| Nancy Mace Republican | Lost the primary | $2,663,786.48 | $134,202.37 | September 30, 2026 |
| Jermaine Johnson Democratic | General-election nominee | $1,618,490.33 | $135,947.71 | October 14, 2026 |
| Josh Kimbrell Republican | Withdrew | $105,300.00 | −$9,595.36 | September 30, 2026 |
| Walid N Hakim Party not listed | Registered with the state; not on Wikipedia’s candidate list | $1,000.00 | $39.36 | June 30, 2026 |
| Justin A Bennett Party not listed | Registered with the state; not on Wikipedia’s candidate list | $0.00 | $0.00 | January 1, 2026 |
From reports filed with the South Carolina State Ethics Commission, retrieved October 23, 2026. Raised includes contributions, in-kind contributions, the candidate’s own money and loans.
Polling and ratings
Race ratings
Recent polls
| Pollster | Dates | Sample | Margin of error | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trafalgar Group (R) | October 16–18, 2026 | 1,095 (LV) | ± 2.9% | Alan Wilson 53% · Jermaine Johnson 37% |
| National Public Affairs | October 13–16, 2026 | 604 (LV) | ± 4.0% | Alan Wilson 51% · Jermaine Johnson 41% |
| Resonance Media | September 29 – October 3, 2026 | 638 (RV) | ± 3.7% | Alan Wilson 45% · Jermaine Johnson 35% |
| Hart Research (D) | August 12–15, 2026 | 600 (V) | — | Alan Wilson 50% · Jermaine Johnson 42% |
| Public Policy Polling (D) | July 16–17, 2026 | 577 (V) | — | Alan Wilson 45% · Jermaine Johnson 37% |
Ratings and polls as listed on Wikipedia: 2026 South Carolina gubernatorial election (retrieved October 23, 2026), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. TerraCivic does not rate races or compute its own average.
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