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Jermaine Johnson on Abortion

 

 


Medical decisions best left to families and their doctors

Since the Supreme Court's decision overturning Roe v. Wade, the state has experienced increased risk to women's health. Jermaine wrote a bill to center South Carolina's female legislators on the issues of women's reproductive rights before gaining input from the men in the chambers to make sure that women are in control of legislation that pertains to their bodies. He believes that medical decisions are best left to families and their doctors.
Source: 2026 S.C. Gubernatorial campaign website JohnsonForSC.com , Jan 6, 2026

Voted NO on Fetal Heartbeat and Protection from Abortion Act

S474: Abortions may not be performed after a fetal heartbeat has been detected, with exceptions for medical emergencies, rape, incest, or fatal fetal anomalies.

Governor's statement in support (CNN 5/25): "The Fetal Heartbeat and Protection from Abortion Act will begin saving the lives of unborn children immediately. We stand ready to defend this legislation against any challenges and are confident we will succeed."

Planned Parenthood statement in opposition (CNN 5/25): SB 474 bans most abortions before many women know they are pregnant. Any physician who knowingly violates the law will have their license revoked by the State Board of Medical Examiners and could face felony charges. A similar 6-week abortion ban passed in 2021 but was struck down by the state Supreme Court

Legislative Outcome: Passed House 82-32-10 on May/17/23; Rep. Johnson voted NO; passed Senate 27-19-0 on May/23/23; signed by Gov. McMaster on May/25/23

Source: CNN on South Carolina State Legislature voting records S474 , May 17, 2023

Other governors on Abortion: Jermaine Johnson on other issues:
SC Gubernatorial:
Alan Wilson
Henry McMaster
Joe Cunningham
Mia McLeod
Nancy Mace
Pamela Evette
Ralph Norman
SC Senatorial:
Annie Andrews
Catherine Fleming Bruce
Krystle Matthews
Lindsey Graham
Paul Dans
Tim Scott

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