States South Carolina Governor
Governor
Governor, South Carolina
November 3, 2026 · 12 statements · 2026.09.30-c773d2cd
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Jermaine Johnson Democratic Alan Wilson Republican
State statements
Health care No. 01/12
South Carolina should expand Medicaid to cover adults earning up to 138% of the federal poverty level.
Background South Carolina is one of about ten states that have not adopted the Affordable Care Act's Medicaid expansion. Expansion would extend coverage to more low-income adults, with the federal government paying most of the cost.
For healthcare, I plan on expanding Medicaid and funding rural hospitals, guaranteeing there is an OBGYN in every county, and making sure mental health is treated with the same urgency as physical health.
Press quote · May 21, 2026 · retrieved Sep 28, 2026
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Taxes No. 02/12
South Carolina should phase out its state income tax.
Background The individual income tax is the largest source of South Carolina's general fund revenue, and its top rate has been lowered in recent years. Phasing it out would require spending cuts or other revenue to replace it.
The income tax is literally half of our state's budget. So, if you get rid of income tax, which departments are you going to shut down?
Press quote · Sep 17, 2026 · retrieved Sep 28, 2026
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He will fight to eliminate the state income tax to reduce the overall tax burden on South Carolina families.
Campaign or official site · Sep 28, 2026 · retrieved Sep 28, 2026
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Education No. 03/12
South Carolina should open its private school scholarship accounts to all families regardless of income.
Background South Carolina's Education Scholarship Trust Fund gives eligible families state money for private school tuition and other education costs. Eligibility is currently limited by family income and a cap on the number of students.
I'm not for any vouchers or anything going into private schools until we fix public education in South Carolina.
Press quote · May 29, 2026 · retrieved Sep 28, 2026
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Abortion No. 04/12
South Carolina should repeal its ban on most abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy.
Background South Carolina law bans most abortions once cardiac activity can be detected, usually around six weeks of pregnancy. Repeal would allow abortion later in pregnancy under state law.
Women's healthcare decisions should be between a woman and her doctor.
Press quote · May 21, 2026 · retrieved Sep 28, 2026
wsoctv.com
Since 1995, about 65 bills have been filed by men to restrict women's reproductive rights. Since then, only about 11 bills have been filed by women.
Press quote · Feb 20, 2026 · retrieved Sep 28, 2026
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This ruling is a resounding win for the rule of law and protecting the unborn in South Carolina.
Campaign or official site · May 14, 2025 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026
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Guns No. 05/12
South Carolina should raise the minimum age to buy any firearm to 21.
Background Adults 18 and older can currently buy rifles and shotguns in South Carolina, while federal law sets 21 for handgun sales by licensed dealers. This would make 21 the minimum age for all gun purchases in the state.
We're making guns available for kids who are 18 years of age, who are some of them who are still in high school, who don't have the, the complete development of their, of their brains, yet they're going to go out there and they're going to make irrational decisions.
Press quote · Feb 20, 2026 · retrieved Sep 28, 2026
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Economy No. 06/12
South Carolina should set a state minimum wage above the federal $7.25 an hour.
Background South Carolina has no state minimum wage law, so the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour applies. A state law would require employers to pay a higher hourly floor.
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Immigration No. 07/12
South Carolina should expand agreements that let state and local police help enforce federal immigration law.
Background Under the federal 287(g) program, trained state or local officers can carry out certain immigration enforcement tasks. Participation is voluntary and decided agency by agency.
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It will enable immigration enforcement to effectively resume and ensure that South Carolina will be safe from criminal illegal aliens.
Campaign or official site · Feb 4, 2025 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026
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Health care No. 08/12
South Carolina should legalize marijuana for medical use.
Background South Carolina does not have a medical marijuana program, apart from a narrow law on low-THC cannabis oil. Bills to create a regulated medical program have passed the state Senate but not the House.
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Energy and climate No. 09/12
South Carolina should pause construction of new large data centers until the state sets approval rules.
Background Several large data centers are planned in South Carolina, and utilities are adding power plants partly to serve them. A pause would stop new construction until the legislature creates a state review and approval process.
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Energy and climate No. 10/12
South Carolina should let local governments decide whether to approve new data centers.
Background Data center projects in South Carolina go through local zoning and incentive deals, while the state sets utility and tax rules. This would keep the approval decision with each county or city rather than a statewide standard or pause.
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local communities should have the right to determine if they want data centers in their areas
Press quote · Apr 21, 2026 · retrieved Sep 28, 2026
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Taxes No. 11/12
South Carolina should raise the income level below which residents owe no state income tax.
Background South Carolina taxes income above a small first bracket that is taxed at zero percent. Raising that threshold would remove more lower-income residents from the income tax and reduce state revenue.
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Public safety No. 12/12
South Carolina should legalize marijuana for adults 21 and older.
Background Marijuana is illegal in South Carolina for both medical and adult use, apart from a narrow low-THC oil law. Legalization would allow adults to buy marijuana from state-licensed sellers.
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Obviously, I've spoken with law enforcement leaders all over the country, as well as elected leaders, both in the Republican and Democratic parties, who have told me, 'whatever you do, do not have recreational marijuana.'
Press quote · Jun 17, 2026 · retrieved Sep 28, 2026
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