Trump-Endorsed Pamela Evette Advances to South Carolina GOP Gubernatorial Runoff
South Carolina Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette, endorsed by President Trump, advanced to a runoff election after the state's GOP gubernatorial primary, where no candidate secured 50% of the vote. Trump's endorsement track record in 2024 remains mixed, with recent successes in Indiana, Louisiana, Kentucky, and Texas, but a notable loss in Iowa's gubernatorial race. The runoff outcome will likely determine the Republican nominee in the solidly red state.
Pamela Evette secured a spot in South Carolina's June 23 Republican gubernatorial runoff after Trump's endorsement helped her perform strongly in Tuesday's primary. Trump endorsed Evette approximately 10 days before the election, calling her an "America First Patriot" and a "WINNER." The endorsement came one week after Trump's backing of Iowa Rep. Randy Feenstra failed to prevent his loss to businessman Zach Lahn, who was supported by Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s MAHA movement and Turning Point USA. The South Carolina GOP field included Attorney General Alan Wilson, Rep. Nancy Mace, Rep. Ralph Norman, and businessman Rom Reddy, with the top two finishers advancing to the runoff. Trump's comment that he expected Evette to choose Gov. Henry McMaster's son as her running mate generated controversy, though McMaster denied any deal and his son subsequently withdrew from consideration. The winner of the Republican runoff will be heavily favored in November's general election.
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The article does not provide the specific vote totals or percentages from the primary election, making it difficult to assess the margin of Evette's performance or which candidate will likely face her in the runoff.
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Trump rekindles endorsement winning streak as GOP gubernatorial hopeful advances to runoff
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