Trump rekindles endorsement winning streak as GOP gubernatorial hopeful advances to runoff
Trump-endorsed Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette advances to South Carolina GOP gubernatorial runoff after Tuesday's primary, facing a crowded field of rivals.
TL;DR
- Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette, endorsed by President Trump, won a spot in the South Carolina GOP gubernatorial primary runoff.
- Evette will face South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson in the runoff election.
- Sen. Lindsey Graham, also endorsed by Trump, won his Senate primary outright, avoiding a runoff.
- Trump's endorsement power had recently faltered in Iowa's GOP gubernatorial primary, where his endorsed candidate lost.
- The South Carolina primaries tested the continued strength of Trump's influence over the Republican party.
- Henry McMaster Jr., son of the current governor, withdrew his name from consideration for lieutenant governor after Trump's suggestion.