South Carolina Republican Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette and Attorney General Alan Wilson will face off in a June 23 runoff after neither secured a majority in Tuesday's primary.
With results in, Evette led with 29 percent of the vote and Wilson followed at 26 percent, according to Decision Desk HQ. Seven candidates competed to succeed Gov. Henry McMaster, including Reps. Nancy Mace and Ralph Norman. Trump endorsed Evette on May 29 via Truth Social, calling her an
X users expressed mixed reactions to Pamela Evette advancing to the SC GOP governor runoff against Alan Wilson, with some celebrating her Trump endorsement and policy plans while others criticized her performance or opposed her despite backing Trump; media accounts shared neutral projections noting the endorsement test.
Trump-endorsed Pamela Evette wins her way into the South Carolina Governor runoff vs Alan Wilson!
— Victoria Byrne (@Thevictoria76) 10 Juni 2026
Big plans to cut property taxes and eliminate income tax. Strong endorsement from President Trump. 🇺🇸⚡ pic.twitter.com/4pcUhEa0yT
🚨Trump-endorsed Pamela Evette is ADVANCING to the June 23 runoff in South Carolina’s governor race - and she’s leading the pack!
— JJ🕊️ (@jesseyjay94) 10 Juni 2026
With ~29.55% in a crowded field, this America First fighter is headed straight to a showdown with Alan Wilson.
Trump knows how to pick winners.… pic.twitter.com/v0EevzRCho
Pamela Evette is the ultimate proof that Trump's "endorsement power" is a total joke in 2026.
— Jungleball2 (@JungleBall_2) 9 Juni 2026
This lightweight is "leading" the South Carolina GOP governor primary with a laughable 22% (2.9% margin of error), a razor-thin edge over Alan Wilson that's literally within the margin…
Hell to the no - we love and stand by President Trump, but SC does not need Pamela Evette as governor.
— Clemson College Republicans 🐅 (@ClemsonCRs) 10 Juni 2026
BREAKING:
— Evan Kilgore 🇺🇸 (@EvanAKilgore) 10 Juni 2026
Pamela Evette (the Trump-endorsed candidate) and Alan Wilson have both just DEFEATED Rep. Nancy Mace in the South Carolina Governor race.
The two will advance to the June 23rd runoff vote.
Thoughts? pic.twitter.com/F5CmjgF799
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