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Trump-backed Alan Wilson wins South Carolina GOP gubernatorial runoff
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Key Points:
- In South Carolina's Republican gubernatorial runoff, state Attorney General Alan Wilson, endorsed late by President Donald Trump alongside Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette, won decisively to secure the GOP nomination for governor.
- Trump initially endorsed Evette but added support for Wilson shortly before the runoff, effectively hedging his bet; Wilson received additional backing from Sen. Ted Cruz and other GOP figures after the primary.
- Wilson emphasized his experience as a combat veteran and attorney general, contrasting it with Evette's ceremonial role, while Evette positioned herself as an outsider and loyal Trump supporter.
- The general election will pit Wilson against Democrat Jermaine Johnson, with Wilson considered the favorite in a state that has not elected a Democratic governor in 28 years.
- Trump's endorsement power remains influential in GOP primaries, although recent races, including a loss in Georgia's gubernatorial runoff for a Trump-backed candidate, indicate some limits to his sway.
