Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette Enters South Carolina Governor's Race
SOUTH CAROLINA, JUL 14 – Evette aims to eliminate state income tax and leverage strong ties with Gov. McMaster and former President Trump in a competitive Republican primary, becoming the third candidate to run.
- In Greenville, Pamela Evette formally launched her campaign for governor on Monday, July 14.
- Having joined Gov. Henry McMaster as his running mate in 2019, Evette brings extensive experience.
- In a one-minute hype video posted on social media the afternoon of July 14, Evette showcased praise from McMaster and Trump in a dubstep-heavy format.
- She joins a Republican primary field including Attorney General Alan Wilson and Sen. Josh Kimbrell, both of whom first entered the race last month.
- With the 2026 primary nearly a year away, her policy agenda takes center stage, as advocating eliminating the state’s income tax could influence Trump’s endorsement and primary outcomes.
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South Carolina Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette launches 2026 gubernatorial bid, touts Trump ties
South Carolina Republican Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette has announced her 2026 bid for governor. Speaking to supporters on Monday, she highlighted her work with outgoing Gov. Henry McMaster and her ties to former President Donald Trump. Evette emphasized her efforts…
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