Evette, Wilson head to runoff in SC governor’s race. Johnson clinches Democratic nomination.

By: Jessica Holdman

Outlets: South Carolina Daily Gazette

Published: June 10, 2026

Words: 1,001

Last Updated: 1 day, 15 hours ago

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COLUMBIA — South Carolina’s top prosecutor and lieutenant governor are headed to a June 23 runoff in the GOP bid for the Governor’s Mansion, while a state representative from the Midlands won the Democratic nomination.

The winner of the Republican runoff will go up against state Rep. Jermaine Johnson in November, who defeated candidates with far more money.

Lt. Gov. Pam Evette and Attorney General Alan Wilson were the top two vote-getters in the five-way …

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