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The 2026 South Carolina gubernatorial election is scheduled to take place on November 3, 2026, to elect the next governor of South Carolina. Incumbent Governor Henry McMaster is term-limited and cannot seek a third full consecutive term. He took office on January 24, 2017, upon the resignation of fellow Republican Nikki Haley to become U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations under the first Trump administration and won full terms in 2018 and 2022.
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[edit]- Jermaine Johnson, state representative from the 70th district (2020–present)[1]
- Mullins McLeod, trial attorney and candidate for governor in 2010[1]
- ^ a b c d e f g Bustos, Joseph (November 14, 2024). "Who might run for South Carolina governor and US senator in 2026? Here are names to watch". The State. Retrieved November 14, 2024.
- ^ Kinnard, Meg (January 22, 2025). "Rep. Nancy Mace says she is considering a run for South Carolina governor". Associated Press. Retrieved January 22, 2025.
- ^ Solender, Andrew (November 27, 2024). "Scoop: A huge wave of House members is eyeing runs for other offices in 2026". Axios. Archived from the original on November 28, 2024. Retrieved November 27, 2024.
- ^ Ortiz, Renee (January 15, 2025). "AG Alan Wilson praises GOP win, says he is considering run for governor". Index-Journal. Retrieved January 16, 2025.
- ^ "2025-26 Gubernatorial Elections Map". 270toWin. Retrieved January 22, 2025.
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- ^ "2026 CPR Governor Race ratings". Cook Political Report. Retrieved January 23, 2025.
