Inside Alan Wilson’s historic GOP primary victory over Pamela Evette

Alan Wilson's 68.6% share of the 320,000 votes cast was higher than GOP primary runoff wins by Govs. Henry McMaster, Nikki Haley, Mark Sanford and David Beasley.

By: Alexander Thompson

Outlets: South Carolina Daily Gazette

Published: June 29, 2026

Words: 2,307

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 1 day ago

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When Steve Osborne sat down in front of the TV on May 26 to watch the state GOP’s last gubernatorial debate before the primaries, he was “on the fence” about his pick in the wide-open contest.

The 57-year-old retail worker from Kershaw County liked Attorney General Alan Wilson. He was “genuine” and “personable,” Osborne said. One candidate wasn’t on stage: Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette.

“She didn’t show up to that last one when it was …

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