Johnson backs conditional casino legalisation while Wilson opposes casinos in South Carolina
By SectorWire desk ·
Summary
Governor candidate Jermaine Johnson supported legalising casinos with voter consent during Tuesday’s South Carolina debate, citing the South Carolina Daily Gazette. Fellow candidate Alan Wilson opposed legalisation regardless of voters’ views. Putting a referendum to voters would require both legislative chambers to approve it by supermajorities.
Why it matters
Casino proposals face legislative supermajority requirements, while the candidates’ differing positions could shape support from the next governor.