Key facts
- Alan Wilson won the Republican gubernatorial runoff in South Carolina.
- Wilson, the state's Attorney General, defeated Lt. Governor Pamela Evette.
- President Trump issued a dual endorsement for both Wilson and Evette shortly before the runoff.
- Governor Henry McMaster had previously endorsed Evette.
- Wilson is expected to win the general election in the conservative state.
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has won the Republican gubernatorial runoff election, defeating Lt. Governor Pamela Evette. The race was notable for a late, dual endorsement from President Trump, who stated he could not choose between the two candidates. Wilson, who has served as the state's top law enforcement official for 15 years and is the son of Rep. Joe Wilson, also secured endorsements from other prominent Republicans, including Texas Sen. Ted Cruz and West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey, as well as conservative Rep. Nancy Mace. Governor Henry McMaster had previously endorsed Evette. This marks the first open race for governor in South Carolina since 2010. Wilson is expected to face state Rep. Jermaine Johnson, the Democratic nominee, in the general election, where he is favored to win in the deeply conservative state.