Johnson, Wilson Get Chippy in Debate While Pushing Their Version of ‘New’ for SC

Johnson, Wilson get chippy in debate while pushing their version of ‘new’ for SC

In a televised matchup Tuesday Democratic state Rep. Jermaine Johnson and Republican Attorney General Alan Wilson both argued for a new direction for the state. Wilson said he’s ready to “lead a new generation to up end the status quo,”…

Takeaways from the SC governor debate between Alan Wilson and Jermaine Johnson (copy)

Even in a subdued setting, the contrasts between the two men — and their differing positions — were clear. Here are the key points.

SC governor candidates Alan Wilson, Jermaine Johnson on affordability, other key issues

News19 sat down with Republican Alan Wilson and Democrat Jermaine Johnson on several key issues.

Real-time updates from South Carolina gubernatorial debate

State Representative Dr. Jermaine Johnson and Attorney General Alan Wilson will face off Tuesday night in a debate as the two race for South Carolina's Governor

Johnson, Wilson to face off tonight in S.C. gubernatorial debate

Republican gubernatorial candidate Alan Wilson and Democratic state Rep. Jermaine Johnson will debate tonight for the first time as South Carolinians face their first incumbent-free ballot in nearly two decades.

On Eve of Gov Debate, Johnson Announces Surging $700,000 Quarter

One day before he meets Republican Alan Wilson on a statewide debate stage, Jermaine Johnson, the Democratic nominee for Governor of South Carolina, announced his campaign raised $700,000 in the third quarter of 2026, the strongest fundraising stretch of his campaign so far. Johnson also became the first candidate in the governor's race to reach television, launching his first statewide ad on Saturday, October 3, ahead of Alan Wilson.