Former President Trump has endorsed Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette for the position of South Carolina’s next governor. This endorsement comes shortly after state lawmakers ended a special session without passing a redrawn congressional map, which aimed to remove the state’s only majority Black district, securing a Republican advantage. Pamela Evette has supported the redistricting initiative.
In his statement on Truth Social, Trump praised Evette as a longstanding supporter, calling her “a good friend, fighter, and WINNER.” His support indicates alignment with the current governor, Henry McMaster, who is term-limited and advocates for Evette as his successor. Trump also suggested that Evette would select Henry McMaster Jr. as her lieutenant governor.
Six candidates are vying for the Republican gubernatorial nomination. These include Representatives Ralph Norman and Nancy Mace, state Attorney General Alan Wilson, and former business executive Rom Reddy. Both Republicans and Democrats are set to hold their primary elections on June 9.
This article will be updated as more information becomes available. Emily Cochrane has contributed to the reporting, and Nicholas Bogel-Burroughs covers a variety of stories across the U.S., including events such as natural disasters, protests, and high-profile criminal cases.