Ralph Norman

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Rep. Ralph Norman will announce an endorsement at 11 a.m. Monday in South Carolina’s Republican gubernatorial runoff, his campaign said Sunday.

“Tomorrow at 11 a.m., I will be announcing my decision regarding my endorsement in the governor’s race,” Norman said in a statement on X.

“One thing is clear: South Carolina cannot continue in the direction we are currently headed. We need to move in a more conservative direction that gives We the People our voice back.”

Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette (28.9%) and South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson (26.1%) advanced to the June 23 runoff after Tuesday’s primary election, with Norman finishing third (17.1%).

Norman’s endorsement could be significant for the two remaining candidates, particularly in counties where he led the vote in the primary, including Greenville, Cherokee, York, Union, and Chester.

So far, former candidates Rep. Nancy Mace and State Senator Josh Kimbrell have endorsed Alan Wilson for governor.

Both Evette and Wilson have committed to a debate on June 16 in Conway, with the runoff election taking place the following week on June 23.

The winner will advance to November to face Jermaine Johnson, who won Tuesday’s Democratic primary.

YOU CAN READ THE FULL STATEMENT BELOW:

Tomorrow, at 11 AM, I will be announcing my decision regarding my endorsement in the Governor’s race.

One thing is clear: South Carolina cannot continue in the direction we are currently headed. We need to move in a more conservative direction that gives We The People our voice back.

That means ridding Columbia of the career politicians who have sold this state out for their own self-interests, passing meaningful judicial reform, fixing our roads and bridges, cutting spending, eliminating the back room deals, and making South Carolina more affordable for the taxpayers we all serve.

I look forward to tomorrow and to playing a part in making South Carolina the freest, most prosperous state in the country.