
Evette and Wilson Head to June 23 Runoff in SC Governor Race
Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette and AG Alan Wilson advance in South Carolina's GOP gubernatorial primary, forcing a June 23 runoff after neither cleared 50%.
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Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette and AG Alan Wilson advance in South Carolina's GOP gubernatorial primary, forcing a June 23 runoff after neither cleared 50%.

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