Will Trump endorsed Pam Evett beat Trump endorsed Alan Wilson in S. Carolina R Gov runoff on Tues?
64% of users predicted NO — the community got this one right. 39 predictions cast.
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson won the Republican gubernatorial primary runoff on June 23, 2026, defeating Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette by nearly a 2-to-1 margin. Both candidates had advanced from the June 9 first-round primary, where Evette finished first with 29% and Wilson placed second with 26%, forcing the runoff.
Wilsons victory came despite an unusual political dynamic: President Donald Trump had originally endorsed Evette but, days before the runoff as Wilson gained momentum, issued a second endorsement backing both candidates simultaneously. Wilsons decisive margin suggested that his long tenure as the states top law enforcement officer and statewide name recognition outweighed Evettes initial primary advantage and the muddled presidential signal.
The race was South Carolinas first open gubernatorial contest since 2010, with the incumbent governor term-limited from running. Wilson is now heavily favored in the November general election in the reliably Republican state. The Predict Six community, 64% of whom predicted Wilson would prevail over Evette, correctly anticipated the outcome.