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Evette, Wilson Force South Carolina Governor Runoff; Mace Fails to Advance

June 10, 2026

Summary

Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette, backed by former President Trump, and state Attorney General Alan Wilson will advance to a runoff election in the South Carolina Republican gubernatorial primary. Rep. Nancy Mace failed to advance in the race.

How coverage differs

Left outlets highlight Nancy Mace's failure to advance in the South Carolina Republican primary, while right outlets emphasize the advancement of Trump-backed Evette and Wilson to the runoff, noting Mace's ‘trouncing’.

  • Left: Mace Fails to Advance in South Carolina Governor's Primary Race Left-leaning outlets primarily focus on Rep. Nancy Mace's failure to advance in the South Carolina Republican gubernatorial primary, highlighting her inability to secure enough votes. They emphasize her defeat as a key outcome of the election results.
  • Center: Evette and Wilson Advance to South Carolina Governor Runoff Center outlets report that Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette and Attorney General Alan Wilson will proceed to a runoff election in the South Carolina Republican gubernatorial primary. They also mention Senator Lindsey Graham's successful clinching of his nomination.
  • Right: Trump-Backed Evette and Wilson Advance; Mace Trounced in Primary Right-leaning outlets lead with the advancement of Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette, who is backed by former President Trump, and Attorney General Alan Wilson to the South Carolina Republican gubernatorial runoff. They also highlight Rep. Nancy Mace's 'trouncing' in the race after a Trump snub.

Coverage by lane

Left

  • Rep. Nancy Mace fails to advance in GOP primary for South Carolina governor
  • South Carolina primary results: Rep. Nancy Mace fails to advance in governor's race
  • Nancy Mace Fails To Advance In South Carolina Governor’s Race

Center

  • Evette and Wilson advance to runoff for South Carolina governor while Graham clinches nomination - AP News

Right

  • Pamela Evette and Alan Wilson advance to Republican runoff for South Carolina governor
  • Pamela Evette and Alan Wilson head to runoff for South Carolina governor GOP nod - Washington Examiner
  • Nancy Mace gets trounced in South Carolina gov’s race after Trump snub — makes a surprise endorsement

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