Mullins McLeod
Coverage of Mullins McLeod in the Nexus archive.
- Ex-pro basketball player wins shot to become next governor of South Carolina
South Carolina Democratic voters selected Jermaine Johnson, a former basketball player turned state lawmaker, as their nominee for governor. The state has not elected a Democratic governor since 2002, and Johnson defeated two other candidates in the primary.
- Ex-pro basketball player wins shot to become next governor of South Carolina
South Carolina Democratic voters selected former basketball player Jermaine Johnson as their nominee for governor. Johnson, a state lawmaker representing parts of Richland and Kershaw Counties, defeated two other Democrats in the primary. The state has not had a Democratic governor since 2002.
- AP Decision Notes: What to expect in South Carolina’s state primary
South Carolina voters will select nominees for governor and other offices in a primary, testing President Donald Trump's influence over Republicans. Trump endorsed Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette for governor, but recent races show his backing is not guaranteed to win. The primary also features multiple candidates for governor and U.S. Senate, with outcomes potentially shaping the 2028 presidential race.