A New South Carolina begins with leadership that reflects the hopes, experiences, and aspirations of the people it serves.
The New SC Dream Team is a coalition of leaders committed to building a stronger, more prosperous, and more equitable South Carolina. Coming from diverse professional backgrounds in education, public service, business, community advocacy, and government, these candidates share a common belief: that every South Carolinian deserves access to opportunity, quality education, economic security, safe communities, and accountable leadership.
Together, they represent a new generation of leadership focused on solving problems, strengthening communities, and creating a future where every resident has the opportunity to thrive. Their campaigns are powered not by political insiders, but by the people of South Carolina who believe our state can reach its full potential.
Learn more about the leaders who are helping build A New South Carolina.
Dr. Jermaine Johnson is running for Governor of South Carolina because he believes our state can no longer afford politics as usual.
A State Representative, educator, entrepreneur, former professional athlete, and father of four, Johnson has built his campaign around the challenges facing everyday South Carolinians. From crumbling roads and aging infrastructure to hospital closures, rising costs, and underfunded schools, he has made it clear that government should focus on solving the problems people face at their kitchen tables every day.
Johnson’s vision for A New South Carolina includes repairing and modernizing the state’s infrastructure, expanding Medicaid, strengthening rural hospitals, increasing access to mental health care, and ensuring that every county has access to critical medical services, including maternal healthcare. He has consistently argued that South Carolina’s growth must be matched by investments in roads, bridges, healthcare systems, and communities that have too often been left behind.
Drawing from a life story that includes overcoming homelessness, poverty, and adversity, Johnson has become a leading voice for working families and underserved communities. His campaign is built on a simple belief: South Carolina’s best days are ahead when opportunity, accountability, and investment reach every corner of the state.
As Governor, Dr. Johnson is committed to building a South Carolina where families can access quality healthcare close to home, children can attend strong public schools, workers can earn a living wage, and every community has the infrastructure and resources needed to thrive.
Jason Belton is a lifelong South Carolinian, entrepreneur, labor advocate, and community leader who is running for Secretary of State to bring transparency, accountability, and integrity to state government.
Belton has built a career advocating for working families, civil rights, and community empowerment. He serves as Vice President of the Greater Columbia Central Labor Council and has held leadership roles with the South Carolina AFL-CIO, the South Carolina National Action Network, Justice 360, and Vision Walkers, an organization dedicated to empowering marginalized and underserved communities.
As a business owner and public servant, Belton understands the importance of transparency, ethical leadership, and public trust. His campaign focuses on protecting voters, strengthening election integrity, improving government accountability, and ensuring that South Carolinians have confidence in the institutions that serve them.
Belton believes government should work for the people, not special interests. As Secretary of State, he is committed to expanding public access to information, promoting fair and accessible elections, and building a more transparent and responsive government for every South Carolinian.
Vincent Coe is running for South Carolina State Treasurer to bring financial oversight, accountability, and taxpayer protection to one of the state’s most important fiscal offices.
With more than 20 years of experience protecting financial systems, including work as a former FDIC and Federal Reserve bank examiner, Coe understands how to read the fine print, ask hard questions, and identify financial risks before they become costly mistakes.
His campaign centers on a clear promise: South Carolina deserves a trained financial watchdog in the Treasurer’s Office. Coe is committed to protecting public dollars, strengthening transparency, supporting responsible investment practices, and ensuring every county receives careful attention.
Vincent Coe’s message is simple: Your Money. Your Treasurer. Our Future.
Tiffany M. Boozer, CPA, is running for South Carolina Comptroller General to bring certified accounting experience, professional discipline, and reliable financial leadership to one of the state’s most important financial offices.
As a Certified Public Accountant, Boozer understands that accurate records are the foundation of transparency, accountability, audits, and public trust. Her campaign emphasizes the need for South Carolina’s financial records to be accurate, consistent, and professionally managed.
Boozer’s message is clear: the Comptroller General’s Office is an accounting office, and experience matters. Her commitment is to execute the duties of the office with precision, integrity, and accountability for all South Carolinians.
Sylvia Wright is running for South Carolina Superintendent of Education to restore the promise of free, high-quality public education for every child in the state.
A product of South Carolina public schools and an educator with more than 20 years of experience, Wright has served as a classroom teacher, department leader, instructional coach, curriculum specialist, district coordinator, and adjunct professor. Her work has taken her across classrooms, schools, and districts, giving her firsthand knowledge of what students, teachers, families, and school leaders need to succeed.
Wright’s campaign is focused on supporting the whole child, recruiting and retaining high-quality teachers, strengthening safe and rigorous learning environments, restoring collaboration with local districts, and ensuring transparency and accountability in how public education dollars are used.
Her message is clear: public funds belong in public schools, teachers deserve respect and support, and every South Carolina child deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive.