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Jermaine Johnson, the Democratic governor nominee, has chosen Sam Skardon, a 38-year-old nonprofit leader from James Island, as his running mate. Skardon brings firsthand experience empowering marginalized communities and tackling access to capital, and Johnson praised his unmatched dedication to South Carolinians. Skardon, who previously chaired the Charleston County Democratic Party and ran for state Senate, sees his outsider status as a strength for working families, eager to challenge the status quo and deliver real results. Johnson, who won his primary with 60% of the vote despite heavy GOP spending, has raised over $750,000 and holds $172,000 in reserves. Strategically, Skardon’s inclusion targets the Lowcountry—a region often ignored by Republican campaigns—and signals a fresh, next-gen leadership vision focused on affordability, education, healthcare, and clean energy. Skardon, currently on leave from the Clean Energy Fund of the Carolinas, is confident voters will embrace a Democratic ticket that speaks directly to their needs and builds a more equitable future for South Carolina.

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