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What’s the latest in SC governor’s race with polls closed? Follow 2026 primary updates. Evette and Wilson in runoff in GOP governor’s race.

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State Rep. Johnson wins Democratic nomination for governor, according to AP call

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U.S. Reps Jim Clyburn, Joe Wilson win 2026 South Carolina primary elections

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SC race for GOP governor nomination heads to runoff. Here’s who made the cut

S.C. gubernatorial candidate Pamela Evette arrives at a watch party on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at the United Community Bank building in Greenville. — S.C. gubernatorial candidate Pamela Evette arrives at a watch party on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at the United Community Bank building in Greenville. Tracy Glantz tglantz@thestate.com

As last-minute voters rushed to the polls, one Columbia man didn’t quite make it

As last-minute voters rushed to the polls, one Columbia man didn’t quite make it

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Richland County Council candidates face off in primary races. See votes roll in

Richland County Council candidates face off in primary races. See votes roll in

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Here’s who’s winning Lexington County Council, probate judge primary races

Here’s who’s winning Lexington County Council, probate judge primary races

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SC 2026 primary results: Runoff in GOP governor’s race, plus November races set

SC 2026 primary results: Runoff in GOP governor’s race, plus November races set

South Carolina’s 2026 primary election was Tuesday. Here’s how some of the day’s key races turned out. Runoffs set for June 23 in Republican governor’s race.

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Lindsey Graham, Annie Andrews clinch U.S. Senate nominations in South Carolina

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2 Lexington County incumbents suffer narrow election night primary losses

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Richland County Council candidates face off in primary races. See votes roll in

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SC race for GOP governor nomination heads to runoff. Here’s who made the cut

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Kevin Schnall lands first transfer commitments for South Carolina

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Coastal’s Kevin Schnall will be South Carolina’s next baseball coach

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Coastal’s Kevin Schnall will be South Carolina’s next baseball coach

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What new business is being planned beside Lexington High School? What we know

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What new business is being planned beside Lexington High School? What we know

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SC Supreme Court appoints new circuit judge to oversee new Murdaugh trial

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SC Supreme Court appoints new circuit judge to oversee new Murdaugh trial

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New liquor store near USC OKed as Columbia board debates how many is too many

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New liquor store near USC OKed as Columbia board debates how many is too many

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Richland County to demolish buildings next to popular Railroad BBQ restaurant

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Richland County to demolish buildings next to popular Railroad BBQ restaurant

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Making sense of South Carolina’s baseball coaching search ... and what could be next

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Making sense of South Carolina’s baseball coaching search ... and what could be next

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Not sure who to vote for in SC GOP race for gov. What separates hopefuls on issues

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‘Just no one picked up’: 23% of Columbia-Richland 911 calls disconnected before answer in 2025

Columbia-area residents shared stories of calling 911 during emergencies and struggling to reach an operator, officials cite high call volume.

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Kevin Schnall lands first transfer commitments for South Carolina

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Kevin Schnall lands first transfer commitments for South Carolina

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Kevin Schnall to bring a pitching coach who’s familiar to South Carolina fans

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