State Attorney General Alan Wilson won the Republican runoff for South Carolina governor on Tuesday night, defeating Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette and securing his place as the GOP nominee in November's general election against Democratic state Rep. Jermaine Johnson.
Key Takeaways
Alan Wilson won the GOP nomination for South Carolina governor after defeating Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette in Tuesday's runoff election. He will face Democratic state Rep. Jermaine Johnson in November.
- Alan Wilson secured victory over Pamela Evette in the GOP runoff
- President Trump initially endorsed Evette but later supported both candidates
- Wilson is considered a heavy favorite in the general election against Democrat Jermaine Johnson
- The last Democratic governor of South Carolina was elected in 1998
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▼Source Claims Check
1 Difference FoundAll 6 publishers report consistent facts across 2 key claims. 1 point of difference noted.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
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| Trump's Endorsement Change | 1 Difference | HuffPost and Fox News report Trump initially endorsed Evette; PBS frames it differently. | ▼ |
| Runoff Election Winner | Broad Agreement | Alan Wilson won the GOP runoff for South Carolina governor. | |
| Debate Dynamics | Broad Agreement | The debate quickly became heated with rebuttals on mudslinging and salary increases. |
Trump's Endorsement Change
▼HuffPost and Fox News report Trump initially endorsed Evette; PBS frames it differently.
Runoff Election Winner
Broad AgreementAlan Wilson won the GOP runoff for South Carolina governor.
Debate Dynamics
Broad AgreementThe debate quickly became heated with rebuttals on mudslinging and salary increases.
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The contest went to a runoff after no candidate secured 50% of the vote in last month's primary, where seven other candidates were eliminated according to multiple reports. Wilson has served as South Carolina's attorney general since 2010 and is known for his work on high-profile cases like the Alex Murdaugh trial.
President Donald Trump initially endorsed Evette but later decided to endorse both candidates in the runoff, stating that he couldn't hurt one of them by only endorsing the other. This move came after Wilson picked up momentum in the polls and followed two recent gubernatorial primary losses for Trump-backed candidates according to HuffPost. Despite Evette's endorsement from Gov. Henry McMaster and Trump's initial support, Wilson emerged victorious.
The runoff was marked by personal attacks and accusations between the candidates. The only debate between Wilson and Evette quickly became heated as each candidate took turns rebutting allegations of mudslinging and taxpayer-funded salary increases according to PBS. Wilson highlighted his experience as a combat veteran, prosecutor, and the state’s top law enforcement official, while Evette showcased herself as an outsider and a Trump-endorsed businesswoman. Wilson also drew support from Reps. Nancy Mace and Ralph Norman, who endorsed him after conceding in the primary.
With the runoff settled, Republicans now turn their attention to November, where Wilson is considered a heavy favorite in a state that has not elected a Democratic governor since 1998 according to CBS News. He will face Johnson, who won the Democratic primary without needing a runoff. The general election is scheduled for Nov. 3.
The Democratic Party's gubernatorial nominee Jermaine Johnson defeated two other hopefuls to win his party's nomination outright and Charleston physician Annie Andrews cleared the Democratic field in her challenge to Graham according to PBS. South Carolina Democrats hope their primary momentum helps propel them to general election wins, but they have significant ground to make up. The last time a Democrat won any statewide-elected seat in South Carolina was 2006 and Republicans have typically taken statewide seats by double-digit margins.
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