McMaster to give last State of the State. Democrat running for governor will give response.

By: Seanna Adcox

Outlets: South Carolina Daily Gazette

Published: January 26, 2026

Words: 344

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 3 days ago

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COLUMBIA — A Richland County legislator running for governor will give the Democratic response to Gov. Henry McMaster’s final State of the State address.

Rep. Jermaine Johnson was chosen by the state House Democratic Caucus to deliver the message for his party, his campaign announced in a release Monday morning.

McMaster is scheduled to give his ninth and last State of the State before a joint assembly of the Legislature in House chambers at …

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