Jerry Govan Jr.

Jerry N. Govan Jr. (born March 17, 1958) is an American politician. .

Political career
Govan is a former member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 95th District, serving since 1992. He is a member of the Democratic party. During his time as a legislator he chaired the South Carolina Legislative Black Caucus

2022 Secretary of Education race
In 2022, after redistricting impacted his district, Govan announced his candidacy for state secretary of education rather than run for re-election. He faced Lisa Ellis and Gary Burgess in the Democratic primary. Govan did not advance to the general election. South Carolina House of Representatives District 95 is represented by Gilda Cobb-Hunter.

2024 South Carolina House race
In March 2024, Govan filed to run in the Democratic Primary for State House of Representatives, District 93, the seat currently held by Russell Ott. Govan was opposed in the Democratic Primary by attorney Johnny Felder, whose father, John Felder, previously held the seat. Govan and Felder bested two other Democratic candidates, Phillip Ford and Chris Roland, to face each other in a Primary runoff. Govan defeated Felder to become the Democratic Nominee. He will face Republican candidate Krista Hassell and South Carolina Workers Party candidate Harold Geddings in the general election.