Evette vs Wilson Governor’s Race Heats Up

The South Carolina governor’s race is heating up as Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette shuts down claims she’ll pick the governor’s son as her running mate—despite Trump’s endorsement—and drops a list of nine alternatives. Attorney General Alan Wilson pushes his efficiency audit plan while framing her VP pick as a delay tactic. Their fiery debate saw Wilson tout his military service and AG record, while Evette painted him as a career politician and herself as a Trump-backed businesswoman, trading blows over campaign claims and casino gambling—with Evette calling for a public vote. Endorsements are shifting: Ralph Norman’s support for Wilson could sway voters, especially on the casino issue, while Evette insists Trump personally endorsed her post-primary. Both campaigns are well-funded, making this a razor-close race heading to Tuesday. Other runoffs include picks for AG and Agriculture Commissioner, plus congressional races—voters can still participate even if they didn’t vote in one party’s primary. Meanwhile, South Carolina paused to honor the Emanuel A.M.E. church victims, continues hate crime legislation efforts, passed a pinball law for kids, and a federal judge blocked a Trump environmental grant program. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b52cca7a804c615a