Wilson wins South Carolina GOP gubernatorial runoff after last-minute Trump endorsement

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson (R) is projected to win the primary runoff for the GOP’s gubernatorial nomination, according to Decision Desk HQ, putting him on a clear path to victory in November.

Wilson on Tuesday defeated South Carolina Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette (R), who finished first in the crowded June 9 primary with President Trump’s endorsement. But Evette’s standing appeared to weaken in the last two weeks, helping Wilson emerge as the runoff favorite and prompting Trump to issue a rare dual endorsement of both candidates in the days before the runoff.

“There are two Highly Respected Candidates running to be your next Governor in the June 23rd Republican Runoff Election… Both have had amazing........

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