WYFF 4 reports that Who are the 12 candidates running for South Carolina governor in 2026?For more information about each candidate, click their name.Democratic CandidatesSC Rep.

Jermaine JohnsonMullins McLeodBilly WebsterThe last Democratic governor of South Carolina was Jim Hodges, who served from 1999 to 2003.Republican CandidatesLt.

Joshua KimbrellCongresswoman Nancy MaceCongressman Ralph NormanRom ReddySouth Carolina Attorney General Alan WilsonThird-Party CandidatesMichael Addison (United Citizens)Walid Hakim (Green)Gary Votour (Workers)The filing period ended on March 30.

Primary elections will be held on June 9.

The general election will be held on Nov.

3.South Carolina's 117th governor, Henry McMaster, cannot run for re-election in 2026 as he is term-limited.