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Republican Alan Wilson wins election for governor in South Carolina

Alan Wilson visits Sumter on Oct. 2, 2025.

ABIGAIL PITTMAN / THE SUMTER ITEM

Posted Wednesday, November 4, 2026 8:59 am

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Alan Wilson wins election for governor in South Carolina.

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Things to do across the Midlands: Waterfowl Heritage Festival brings live music, family fun to Pinewood on Saturday; Veterans Day events will be Saturday and next week To make a submission to our events list, email pressrelease@theitem.com with EVENTS in the subject line. SUMTER COUNTY South Carolina Waterfowl Association will host the Waterfowl Heritage Festival on Nov. 7 at its Wildlife Education Center in …

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Republican Alan Wilson wins election for governor in South Carolina

Evette and Wilson advance to runoff for South Carolina governor while Graham clinches nomination

Alan Wilson advances to Republican primary runoff election for governor in South Carolina

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Republican Alan Wilson wins election for governor in South Carolina

Evette and Wilson advance to runoff for South Carolina governor while Graham clinches nomination

Alan Wilson advances to Republican primary runoff election for governor in South Carolina