Four Republicans Face Off in First South Carolina Gubernatorial Debate

SC governor candidates speak following first debate

Candidates took the stage Wednesday for the first Republican governor candidate debate with the Newberry Opera House full of responsive supporters.

4 candidates for SC governor keep it civil, disagree on gambling at first SC GOP debate

The South Carolina Republican gubernatorial debate was held at the Newberry Opera House, in Newberry, SC, Wednesday April 1, 2026. The four candidates (left to right), state Sen. Josh Kimbrell, Attorney General Alan Wilson, U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace, and U.S. Rep. Ralph Norman waved goodbye at the conclusion of the debate. (Photo by Mark Susko/Special to the SC Daily Gazette)NEWBERRY — Four Republicans seeking to be South Carolina’s next governor met…

Four Republicans face off in first South Carolina gubernatorial debate

First Republican debate for SC governor was peaceful – mostly, hitting on gambling, the Middle East

Republican candidates for governor Alan Wilson, Nancy Mace, Ralph Norman and Josh Kimbrell met in Newberry April 1 for the first time on a debate stage to share their vision for South Carolina’s future.

First SC Governor Debate Turns to Gambling, Taxes, and Corruption

The first Republican debate for South Carolina’s 2026 governor’s race brought four candidates to the stage Wednesday, marking the first open race in 16 years without an incumbent. The event, held at the Newberry Opera House, drew a sold-out crowd of about 400 people as voters gathered ahead of the June 9 primary. Details The debate featured four candidates: Josh Kimbrell Nancy Mace Ralph Norman Alan Wilson The sharpest divide of the debate came…