The open 2026 South Carolina Republican primary for governor, set for June 9 after incumbent Henry McMaster reached term limits, remains closely contested among multiple officeholders. Trader consensus gives Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette a modest lead over Attorney General Alan Wilson, with Congresswoman Nancy Mace and Congressman Ralph Norman further back, reflecting fragmented support across the field. Wilson and Evette lead in recent fundraising and hold comparable polling numbers in the low 20s, while Mace benefits from name recognition in her coastal district and Norman draws from conservative strongholds. Upcoming debates, endorsements from state party leaders, and final-week turnout efforts among GOP primary voters could widen gaps or consolidate support behind one of the top contenders before ballots close.