Jermaine Johnson is a current Democratic Representative in the South Carolina House and is officially affiliating with the Forward Party. He is running for a new district this cycle, District 52 as a result of newly drawn maps after redistricting. Jermaine holds multiple degrees, including a Doctoral degree in Organizational Leadership. He is also the founder of the New Economics Beginnings Foundation, a nonprofit that seeks to help develop employment assistance services and life skill building in Richland County. His biggest focuses are community development, economic investment, district enhancement, and access and accountability.