Election Coverage

On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for June 27, 2026: we take you on the final two weeks of the gubernatorial runoff primary trail; we also look at how Attorney General Alan Wilson won a decisive victory in securing the Republican nomination over Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette; and more!

Results are in from the state’s primary runoffs. Here’s what to know. This article was updated throughout the day June 23.

After he initially endorsed Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette ahead of the June 9 primary election, President Trump on Friday announced through his Truth Social media platform that he, too, saw Attorney General Alan Wilson as fit for the role of governor.

Some 72,524 people cast a ballot on Wednesday, June 17, and Thursday, June 18. The runoff is June 23.

South Carolina's June 9 primary election is here. South Carolina Public Radio will provide updating coverage throughout the day in this living, breathing article.

South Carolinians have only been able to visit polls early in person since 2022, and each round of primaries has seen more people participate than the last.

Attorney Mullins McLeod, state Rep. Jermaine Johnson and businessman Billy Webster answered questions ranging from immigration enforcement to data center policy at an hour-long SCETV-hosted debate.

From political newcomers to those who've run before, seven Democrats want a chance to replace Republican incumbent Nancy Mace in the 1st Congressional District this fall.

A trio of U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace, U.S. Rep. Ralph Norman and state Sen. Josh Kimbrell participated. Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette, Attorney General Alan Wilson and businessman Rom Reddy canceled ahead of the debate.

Some voters find shorter lines as they cast ballots following record early voting across the state. Many say they're ready for this election to end.