SC GOP’s first debate for 6-way governor’s race is next week. Three pledge to participate.

By: Adrian Ashford

Outlets: South Carolina Daily Gazette

Published: March 27, 2026

Words: 1,179

Last Updated: 4 months ago

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COLUMBIA — The state Republican Party scrambled Friday to shore up participation in its first debate for candidates hoping to be sworn in as governor next year.

As of Friday morning, just one of the six GOP candidates appeared to be a solid yes for the April 1 debate at the Newberry Opera House: Attorney General Alan Wilson, who committed last month to all of the party-organized debates ahead of an intra-party public spat.

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