South Carolina Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette launched her campaign for governor on Monday, ending months of speculation over whether she would enter the 2026 race. The

South Carolina is already setting the stage for the shadow 2028 presidential primaries as potential White House hopefuls from both parties travel to the Palmetto State. California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) traveled through rural South Carolina during a two-day tour this past week,

Evette was first elected lieutenant governor of South Carolina in 2018; she officially announced her campaign for the state's top job in Greenville