U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham won his primary outright Tuesday in his pursuit of a fifth term in November. Graham, backed by President Donald Trump, secured the support of some leading state Republicans, including Sen. Tim Scott and Gov. Henry McMaster.

South Carolina Governor Race

Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette and state Attorney General Alan Wilson advanced to a runoff for the Republican nomination for South Carolina governor. Evette gained a runoff berth only a week after picking up Trump’s endorsement. She will face Wilson in the June 23 primary.

Evette lost no time in attacking Wilson in front of cheering supporters on Tuesday night, saying, ‘We are going to stand up for conservative voices and conservative values. I have never, I will never back down to the woke mob.’ Wilson, the son of longtime U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson, has served as the state’s top prosecutor since 2011.

Trump’s Influence

Competition among Republicans for Trump’s support seemed more intense than any other facet of the primary campaign. Trump maintains a firm grip on the Republican Party and helped advance his chosen candidates.

Original reporting: WTVQ (Lexington) — read the source article.