Trump backs Alan Wilson too in SC governor’s race: ‘You can’t go wrong’

By: Seanna Adcox

Outlets: South Carolina Daily Gazette

Published: June 20, 2026

Words: 928

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 1 day ago

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COLUMBIA — President Donald Trump made a dual endorsement Friday in the race to be South Carolina’s next governor, saying voters can’t go wrong with either Republican in the runoff.

Trump’s additional backing of Attorney General Alan Wilson comes just four days before voters pick the GOP nominee.

It’s a score for Wilson and setback for Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette, three weeks after Trump endorsed her in the race to replace Gov. Henry McMaster.

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