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Governor of South Carolina
Results updated Nov 7, 1:00 AM ET
Henry McMaster (Republican) has been governor of South Carolina since January 24, 2017. Alan Wilson (Republican) won the 2026 election and is the governor-elect.
| Governor | Henry McMaster (R) |
|---|---|
| In office since | January 24, 2017 |
| Current term ends | 2027 |
| Governor-elect | Alan Wilson (R) |
| Next election | 2030 |
2026 governor's race
Called
| Candidate | Vote | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Alan Wilson (R) | 51.6% | 1,051,143 |
| Jermaine Johnson (D) | 47.1% | 960,291 |
| Michael Addison (U) | 0.8% | 16,137 |
99% of the expected vote counted. Vote counts are unofficial until certified.
PoliGov's final forecast gave Jermaine Johnson a 2% chance and Alan Wilson a 98% chance (Likely R).
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