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Wilson clinches SC GOP governor nomination in decisive runoff
politics-and-government17 days ago

Wilson clinches SC GOP governor nomination in decisive runoff

Alan Wilson won South Carolina’s Republican runoff for governor, defeating Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette 218,321 to 100,123 votes and advancing to face Democrat Jermaine Johnson in the general election. The race featured late Trump endorsement dynamics (a dual endorsement with Wilson after initially backing Evette) and strong backing from Tim Scott, while Evette built support in Myrtle Beach but fell short overall. Wilson ran a steady campaign with running mate Mike Reichenbach and emphasized affordability, safety, and government accountability, while Evette highlighted outside business experience and regional support. Significantly, the contest surfaced issues like road conditions, crime, and a 2023 pay raise controversy surrounding Wilson.)

via The State|
#elections#endorsements#gop
SC Runoffs: Wilson Wins Governor, Stumbo Edges Goldfinch in AG Race
politics18 days ago

SC Runoffs: Wilson Wins Governor, Stumbo Edges Goldfinch in AG Race

South Carolina’s 2026 runoff produced clear GOP wins in the top statewide races: Alan Wilson defeated Pamela Evette 64.8% to 35.2% in the Governor runoff (about 90,000 votes reported), while David Stumbo beat Stephen Goldfinch 53.9% to 46.1% for Attorney General (roughly 88,000 votes). U.S. House runoffs in Districts 1 and 2 showed close margins—Democrats Lacore leading Deford 51–49 in District 1, Republicans Honeycutt leading Smith 51–49 in District 1, and Democrat Khalifa leading Robinson 52–48 in District 2—with results still being tallied.

via The New York Times|
#attorney-general#elections#governor
Trump-backed 'Tiger' Leads Colombia Runoff, Hinting at a Rightward Shift
world20 days ago

Trump-backed 'Tiger' Leads Colombia Runoff, Hinting at a Rightward Shift

Colombia moves toward a presidential runoff between far-right outsider Abelardo de la Espriella, backed by Donald Trump, and leftist Iván Cepeda of the Historic Pact. De la Espriella led the first round with about 43.7% of votes, Cepeda just under 41%, forcing a June runoff. The campaign centers on security, crime, and governance, with de la Espriella advocating a hardline, “Plan Colombia 2.0”-style approach and Cepeda pushing negotiations and a continued social agenda. The result could reshape U.S.-Colombia ties and reflect a broader political shift amid concerns about violence, health reform, and regional geopolitics.

via CNN|
#abelardo-de-la-espriella#colombia#elections
Collins clinches Georgia GOP runoff, to face Ossoff in November
politics24 days ago

Collins clinches Georgia GOP runoff, to face Ossoff in November

Republican Rep. Mike Collins defeated Derek Dooley in Georgia's GOP Senate runoff with about 55% of the vote and will face Democrat Jon Ossoff in November; the AP called the race as results reached roughly half counted and Dooley conceded. Collins ran as a Trump-aligned candidate focused on immigration enforcement, while Ossoff has far outraised him, making the Georgia race a key test for the future of the GOP.

via Axios|
#georgia#politics#runoff
Trump backs Collins in Georgia’s high-stakes Senate runoff
politics27 days ago

Trump backs Collins in Georgia’s high-stakes Senate runoff

President Donald Trump endorsed Rep. Mike Collins for Georgia’s Republican Senate runoff against Derek Dooley, boosting Collins as he aims to face Democrat Jon Ossoff in November. Collins led Dooley by double digits in the primary, and the race could determine Senate control; Trump’s endorsement comes as Kemp backs Dooley, highlighting a high-stakes contest where Collins could benefit from the president’s backing and Dooley’s campaign faces scrutiny over voting history and alignment with Trump’s circle.

via CNN|
#georgia#mike-collins#politics
Navy Admiral Lacore advances to SC-1 Democratic runoff to challenge GOP hold
politics1 month ago

Navy Admiral Lacore advances to SC-1 Democratic runoff to challenge GOP hold

In South Carolina’s 1st District, retired Navy Vice Admiral Nancy Lacore and Mount Pleasant attorney Mac Deford advanced to a June 23 runoff in the Democratic primary to fill Rep. Nancy Mace’s vacancy, after no candidate cleared 50%. Lacore bills herself as an anti-politics civil servant and, per the article, was removed from her post by War Secretary Pete Hegseth; the district remains safely Republican, making a Democratic flip unlikely. Lacore had raised about $1.4 million by late May, vs. Deford’s roughly $548,000.

via Fox News|
#democratic-primary#lacore#navy-veteran
Evette, Wilson to face off in South Carolina GOP governor runoff
politics1 month ago

Evette, Wilson to face off in South Carolina GOP governor runoff

South Carolina's six-candidate GOP gubernatorial primary failed to produce a majority winner, sending Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette to a June 23 runoff with Attorney General Alan Wilson. Trump and Governor Henry McMaster endorsed Evette, while Nancy Mace endorsed Wilson after conceding. With Democrats unlikely to win in November, the GOP runoff keeps the contest competitive heading into fall.

via CBS News|
#alan-wilson#gubernatorial#pamela-evette
Graham Faces Runoff Risk as Allies Pour Millions into SC GOP Primary
politics1 month ago

Graham Faces Runoff Risk as Allies Pour Millions into SC GOP Primary

Supporters of Sen. Lindsey Graham have poured significant money into his South Carolina GOP primary to blunt a challenge from Mark Lynch, with polls suggesting he could miss the 50% threshold and trigger a June 23 runoff. Palmetto Action has spent about $3.2 million against Lynch, while Graham’s campaign and allied groups have spent over $18 million on ads. Lynch is largely self-funded, lending himself $5 million and raising about $606,000, with Lynch’s campaign spending around $4.6 million. The primary winner is expected to face Democrat Annie Andrews in November.

via The New York Times|
#lindsey-graham#politics#primary-election
Reality-TV Star Pratt Promises to Be LA's Mayor for All as Vote Count Persists
politics1 month ago

Reality-TV Star Pratt Promises to Be LA's Mayor for All as Vote Count Persists

Spencer Pratt, a Republican and former reality TV star, is drawing attention in the Los Angeles mayoral race as primary votes continue to be counted, sitting in second and setting up a possible November runoff against Mayor Karen Bass; he has broadened his platform to address homelessness and drugs and leans into an outsider persona, attracting celebrity supporters and media attention.

via The New York Times|
#homelessness#la-politics#los-angeles
politics1 month ago

Bass and Pratt Set for L.A. Runoff, Traders Say

Los Angeles voters head to the polls with no candidate over 50%, making a November runoff between the top two likely. Prediction-market traders on Kalshi peg incumbent Karen Bass at about 93% to advance and former reality-TV star Spencer Pratt at roughly 75%; Councilmember Nithya Raman trails at about 28%. Bass and Pratt are the favorites to reach the runoff. Bass also holds about a 65% chance of winning in the end, with Pratt around 25%. The race is nonpartisan (Bass and Raman are Democrats; Pratt is a Republican).

via CNBC|
#bass#los-angeles#nithya-raman
Colombia heads to runoff after anti-establishment outsider tops first round
politics1 month ago

Colombia heads to runoff after anti-establishment outsider tops first round

Colombia’s first-round results surprised polls: anti-establishment outsider Abelardo de la Espriella led with 43.74% to leftist Ivan Cepeda’s 40.90%, triggering a June 21 runoff. De la Espriella’s hard-right, security-focused message resonated in interior regions, while Cepeda kept support tied to Petro’s Historic Pact, signaling a tightly fought race and a shift away from poll expectations. Analysts caution against focusing on fraud allegations and emphasize wooing moderates in the runoff.

via Al Jazeera|
#cepeda#colombia#de-la-espriella