South Carolina’s 2026 GOP primary for governor has quickly emerged as one of the most competitive races in the country, with five prominent Republicans vying to succeed term-limited Gov. Henry McMaster.
The crowded field includes Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC), Attorney General Alan Wilson, Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette, Rep. Ralph Norman (R-SC), and state Sen. Josh Kimbrell. The nature of such a primary could make it difficult for any candidate to win a majority outright. If no one clears that threshold, the two candidates with the most votes will proceed to a runoff.
The field reflects South Carolina’s GOP factions, from traditional conservatives to Freedom Caucus firebrands, but no contender enters with a definitive advantage in resources, institutional backing, or President Donald Trump’s endorsement.
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