Jermaine Johnson

Jermaine Johnson is an American politician and former professional basketball player currently serving as a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives. Born in Los Angeles, he overcame significant childhood adversity to graduate from the College of Charleston and later earned a Doctorate in Business Administration. Before entering politics, Johnson played professional basketball overseas for over six years. As a legislator, he has focused on universal basic income, community investment, and economic development. In 2026, he secured the Democratic nomination for the South Carolina gubernatorial election.