In a surprise twist, South Carolina state Attorney General Alan Wilson has secured the Republican nomination for governor, NBC News projects. Wilson's victory comes despite the endorsement of two other GOP candidates by former President Donald Trump, who had thrown his weight behind a pair of challengers in the state's runoff election. Wilson's win marks a significant upset, one that could have major implications for the direction of the Republican Party in South Carolina. As Wilson moves forward in the general election, he will likely face a tough challenge from Democratic nominee, but his victory in the GOP primary will be seen as a major test of Trump's influence within the party.
South Carolina state Attorney General Alan Wilson has won the GOP nomination for governor, NBC News projects, in a runoff where Trump endorsed two candidates.
