South Carolina Governor Runoff Heats Up

South Carolina’s Republican governor runoff exploded into a fiery showdown Tuesday night, as Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette and AG Alan Wilson traded sharp jabs before a raucous crowd. Wilson touted his law enforcement legacy and military service, dismissing Evette’s role as ceremonial, while she framed herself as a business-savvy outsider backed by Trump. Despite the heat, both agreed on key policies: eliminating the state income tax, expanding school choice, and supporting a regulated medical marijuana program. The debate also spotlighted a tense moment when Evette’s university commencement speech was canceled amid protests — she called protesters a “woke mob,” sparking calls to cut state funding, which Wilson firmly opposed, urging governors to stay above partisan campus disputes. Early voting begins Wednesday and Thursday, with Election Day on June 23rd. 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/964ef49e8163982f