South Carolina GOP Governor Primary Heads to Runoff Between Evette and Wilson

1-Minute Brief

The runoff will determine the Republican nominee in a closely watched race shaped by endorsements and shifting political alliances.

Key Facts

• Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette, endorsed by Donald Trump, advanced to the South Carolina GOP gubernatorial runoff.
• Attorney General Alan Wilson also advanced to the Republican runoff for governor.
• Nancy Mace, the incumbent, lost the GOP primary for governor and will not appear in the runoff.
• No Democratic candidate secured enough votes to avoid a runoff in their gubernatorial primary.
• The runoff for both parties is scheduled for June 23, according to Fox News.

What Happened

South Carolina's Republican gubernatorial primary concluded without a majority winner, sending Pamela Evette and Alan Wilson to a runoff. Incumbent Nancy Mace was eliminated from the race.

Why It Matters

The outcome will determine the Republican nominee in a state where endorsements, especially from Donald Trump, have played a significant role. The race reflects broader trends in party alignment and influence.

What's Next

Both Republican and Democratic candidates will compete in runoffs on June 23 to decide their respective party nominees for governor. The winners will advance to the general election.