South Carolina Democrat Jermaine Johnson Picks Running Mate. Here’s Who He Wants as Lieutenant Governor
The Democratic ticket says Skardon will focus on affordability, public education and health care access as Johnson campaigns across the state.
- On Thursday, Democratic gubernatorial nominee Jermaine Johnson announced Sam Skardon as his lieutenant governor candidate at the State House, launching their campaign for "a new South Carolina."
- Johnson selected Skardon because he wanted a partner who has "spent his career doing the work, not just talking about it," citing Skardon's work at the Clean Energy Fund of the Carolinas.
- Previously, Skardon served as a congressional aide to the late U.S. Representative John Lewis and chaired the Charleston County Democratic Party, narrowly losing a 2020 State Senate race by two points.
- In the November 3 general election, Johnson and Skardon will face Republican gubernatorial candidate Attorney General Alan Wilson and State Senator Mike Reichenbach.
- The campaign platform emphasizes affordability, public education, and healthcare access, with Skardon stating, "There has never been a bigger thirst for change" in South Carolina's economy.
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"A new South Carolina" - Johnson picks Charleston native Sam Skardon as running mate
"This election is truly about new South Carolina versus old South Carolina. The time has never been so critical, the opportunity has never ben so great for us to begin building a new South Carolina," says Skardon.
South Carolina Democrat Jermaine Johnson picks running mate. Here’s who he wants as lieutenant governor
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Sitting in at state Rep. Jermaine Johnson’s kitchen table in his Richland County house, former Charleston County Democratic Party Chairman Sam Skardon talks about the potential for South Carolina Democrats in the upcoming 2026 midterm elections. “The…
SC governor candidate announces running mate. Plus, former YWCA building in Charleston razed.
In today’s news briefing, read about Jermaine Johnson’s pick for his lieutenant governor, the demolition of a former YWCA building and changes to some Target locations.
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The Times and DemocratJermaine Johnson picks Charleston clean energy advocate as running mate
Sam Skardon previously served as the chair of the Charleston County Democratic Party and now works with the Clean Energy Fund of the Carolinas.
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