- President Trump’s endorsement is driving the Republican primaries — notably backing Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette in the governor’s race and shaping whether nominees win outright or force runoffs.
- Sen. Lindsey Graham, a long-time Trump ally, is seeking a fifth term while facing GOP challengers (one called a “lunatic” by Trump), keeping the Senate primary high-profile.
- Democrats are hoping to break a 20-year drought in statewide wins with candidates like Jermaine Johnson (gov.) and Annie Andrews (Senate), but face an uphill climb in heavily Republican South Carolina.
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