Pamela Evette, Alan Wilson head to runoff in crowded GOP primary for South Carolina governor, CBS News projects

Updated on: June 9, 2026 / 11:39 PM EDT / CBS News

Pamela Evette, Alan Wilson head to runoff in crowded GOP primary for South Carolina governor, CBS News projects

TL;DR

  • Pamela Evette and Alan Wilson are headed to a runoff for South Carolina's Republican governor primary on June 23.
  • No candidate reached the required majority in the primary election.
  • Evette, the current lieutenant governor, has President Trump's backing.
  • Wilson has served as South Carolina's attorney general for over 15 years.
  • Rep. Nancy Mace, who conceded and endorsed Wilson, was eliminated from the race.
  • Trump endorsed Evette shortly before the primary.