A gubernatorial runoff exposed party divisions, with Alan Wilson positioned to replace Henry McMaster, and Donald Trump endorsing both candidates.
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A gubernatorial runoff exposed party divisions, with Alan Wilson positioned to replace Henry McMaster, and Donald Trump endorsing both candidates.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Wilson leads Johnson in the gubernatorial election as he seeks McMaster's vacated seat.1 source
- Donald Trump pushed for Darline to fill the vacant seat and supported the president's recommendation regarding the appointment.Sub-event
Trump endorsed both candidates in the gubernatorial runoff involving Wilson and McMaster.1 source
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The entities involved
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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Henry McMaster
American politician (born 1947)