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Trump-Backed Evette and Wilson Advance to June Runoff

6/10/2026

Summary

Evette Advances Runoff

Pamela Evette and Alan Wilson advanced to the June 23 runoff after the June 9 primary lacked a majority.
With about 54 % counted, Evette had 29.1 % and Wilson 26.5 %, while others were under 17 %.
President Donald Trump endorsed Evette on May 29, calling her an “American Patriot” and praising her 2024 support.
Kalshi and Polymarket gave Evette a 79-80 % probability, Wilson 12-16 %, with the runoff winner set to meet Rep. Jermaine Johnson on Nov 3.

Summary

Mace Concedes

Nancy Mace conceded the Republican primary Tuesday night and endorsed Attorney General Alan Wilson for governor.
She called the race a moral emergency and battle over child-rape and sexual-assault, and announced she will not seek re-election, citing a term limit ending this year.
Mace said she will work with Wilson’s campaign to hold predators accountable, referencing her earlier push to release the Epstein files and her shift on transgender issues.

Summary

Kirsch Arrested

Blake Kirsch was arrested and charged with assault and third-degree battery after attacking a Mace supporter.
Mace said her vote to release the Epstein files likely cost U.S. President Donald Trump’s endorsement.
Mace accused Evette of circulating AI-generated videos that misrepresented her.
Evette’s campaign said Kirsch was a finance-committee volunteer who resigned.

History

Historical Context

During the 1994 Republican Revolution, Newt Gingrich’s Contract with America helped Republicans win 54 House seats and seize both chambers for the first time since 1952. That Southern realignment set the template for later GOP contests. In South Carolina, Donald Trump’s May 29, 2024 endorsement of Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette echoes Gingrich’s 1994 backing as the June 23 runoff decides the state’s Senate ticket.

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Evette Advances Runoff

Pamela Evette and Alan Wilson advanced to the June 23 runoff after the June 9 primary lacked a majority.
With about 54 % counted, Evette had 29.1 % and Wilson 26.5 %, while others were under 17 %.
President Donald Trump endorsed Evette on May 29, calling her an “American Patriot” and praising her 2024 support.
Kalshi and Polymarket gave Evette a 79-80 % probability, Wilson 12-16 %, with the runoff winner set to meet Rep. Jermaine Johnson on Nov 3.

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