In a surprise twist, South Carolina state Attorney General Alan Wilson has secured the Republican nomination for governor, NBC News projects, after a contentious runoff election. Wilson's victory comes as a surprise, given that former President Donald Trump had endorsed two other candidates in the contest. Trump's endorsement is often seen as a significant boost for Republican candidates, but it appears to have had a limited impact in this case. Wilson's win sets him up for a potential showdown with Democratic nominee in the general election, marking a critical test of his appeal to voters in the Palmetto State.
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.
