Wilson Wins GOP Nomination in SC

South Carolina’s political spotlight shifted as Attorney General Alan Wilson clinched the Republican governor’s nod in a razor-thin runoff against Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette, turning the race into a Trump loyalty contest. Wilson, a seasoned prosecutor and Trump ally, outmaneuvered Evette—who initially had Trump’s backing—by rallying disenchanted voters and landing endorsements from Cruz and others. The heated debate saw Evette label him a “career politician,” while Wilson avoided direct jabs, instead framing himself as the unifying choice. Now, Wilson faces Democratic Rep. Jermaine Johnson in November, aiming to break a 24-year GOP streak—but the odds are steep in a state where Democrats haven’t won statewide since 1998. 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/22f9360a04a862c8