Republican nomination for governor
Coverage of Republican nomination for governor in the Nexus archive.
- The Latest: Polls close in Maryland as South Carolina attorney general wins GOP governor’s runoff
Primary elections were held in Maryland, New York, South Carolina, and Utah. South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson won the Republican gubernatorial nomination, and Maryland polls closed with contested congressional primaries. A voter in Utah highlighted support for Ben McAdams in a Democratic-leaning district.
- Areas to Watch in a Complicated South Carolina Primary Runoff
Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette and Alan Wilson are competing in a South Carolina Republican primary runoff for governor. President Trump is backing both candidates.
- The 2026 South Carolina Political Beat Candidate Runoff Guide
A runoff for multiple South Carolina primary races is scheduled for June 23, 2026, including the Republican gubernatorial nomination between Pamela Evette and Alan Wilson, who will face Jermaine Johnson in the general election. Additional Republican runoffs are set for attorney general and agriculture commissioner nominations.