The Republican primary for South Carolina governor stays tightly contested because multiple candidates with strong statewide name recognition and fundraising capacity are splitting support among likely voters. Recent May polling shows Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette and Attorney General Alan Wilson locked in a near tie at the top, with U.S. Reps. Nancy Mace and Ralph Norman trailing in the second tier. Evette and Wilson have each raised over one million dollars, giving them resources for ads and organization in the final weeks before the June 9 primary. No candidate has yet consolidated the conservative base on issues such as taxes, immigration, and education. Late developments like debate performances or additional endorsements could widen the gap among these evenly matched contenders.