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runoff in South Carolina GOP governor race Donald Trump-backed Pamela Evette, South Carolina’s lieutenant
South Carolina governor, potentially ending her rollercoaster political career. Mace failed to advance to a runoff Tuesday. She was considered a top contender in the race
governor in 2026. **Win McNamee/Getty Images North America** Win McNamee/Getty Images North America COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina Republicans Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette, who was backed by President Trump, and Attorney General Alan Wilson are headed
South Carolina governor**](https://www.npr.org/2026/06/09/nx-s1-5850231/maine-nevada-south-carolina-primary-trump#scgov) *You can also check out* [*voter resources for the June 9 primaries*](https://www.npr.org/2026/06/09/nx-s1-5850231/maine-nevada-south-carolina-primary-trump#voterresources) *from the NPR network.* ## Maine's primary winners will set up crucial November races
South Carolina House Republican, who’s in the midst of a [bruising race for governor](https://www.politico.com/news/2025/10/31/gop-race-sc-governor-heats-up-without-trumps-endorsement-00631063), has a long history of bucking — and then cozying back up to — Trump. But her leading role
runoff election later this month. Longtime South Carolina congressman James Clyburn easily fended off a little-known primary challenger. Two Republicans are still competing for the chance to face Clyburn but he is expected
governor and other officials. A significant amount of attention is focused on Maine's Senate race, where political newcomer Graham Platner is the presumptive Democratic nominee against Republican Sen. Susan Collins, who has held
runoff race, Cornyn and Paxton have each argued they have the bona fides to lead the GOP into a post-Trump era. In his message to voters, Cornyn says he voted with Trump more than