Live Results: South Carolina midterm primaries
Summary
South Carolina voters are choosing candidates for governor and other offices in a primary election. The race is seen as a test of President Donald Trump's influence over Republican voters, with his endorsement of Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette playing a key role.Key Facts
- South Carolina is holding a primary to select nominees for governor and other offices.
- Current Governor Henry McMaster, a Republican, cannot run again because of term limits after 10 years.
- Seven Republicans and three Democrats want to replace him.
- The new governor will be important for the 2028 presidential race because South Carolina holds early presidential primaries.
- President Trump endorsed Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette for governor.
- Trump has won South Carolina with at least 55% of the vote in three presidential elections.
- Trump’s endorsement helped before but did not guarantee wins, as seen in a recent Iowa Republican primary where his pick lost narrowly.
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