WATCH: GOP candidates for SC governor debate in Spartanburg

by WIS News 10 Staff

Watch Tuesday’s full debate in the video above this story.

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Republican candidates vying to become South Carolina’s next governor gathered for one final debate before the June 9 primary election.

Tuesday’s debate was held on the campus of Wofford College in Spartanburg, with U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace, U.S. Rep. Ralph Norman, businessman Rom Reddy and South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson in attendance.

WHO WASN’T AT THE DEBATE

Officials with the South Carolina Republican Party said an invitation was extended to South Carolina Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette. Evette declined, instead scheduling a campaign event in North Myrtle Beach on Tuesday.

Party leaders also said candidates were required to meet a 5% minimum polling average to receive an invitation to Tuesday’s debate. State Sen. Josh Kimbrell did not meet that requirement.

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

Should the June 9 primary result in a runoff, a final debate has been scheduled for June 16 in Conway on the campus of Coastal Carolina University.

HIGHLIGHTS

OPENING STATEMENTS

DATA CENTERS

Republican candidates vying to be South Carolina's next governor spoke on data centers in the state during a debate in Spartanburg.

REDISTRICTING, LOYALTY TO TRUMP

Republican candidates vying to become South Carolina's next governor addressed redistricting and President Trump during Tuesday's debate in Spartanburg.

SCOUT MOTORS, FUTURE INCENTIVE DEALS

Four of the candidates vying to become South Carolina's next governor responded to a question about Scout Motors during a debate in Spartanburg.

TEACHER RETENTION, INCENTIVES

Republican candidates vying to be South Carolina's next governor spoke on their ideas for teacher retention during a debate Tuesday in Spartanburg.

JUDICIAL APPOINTMENTS

Republicans vying to be South Carolina's next governor addressed how they would handle judicial appointments.

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH

Republican candidates vying to be South Carolina's next governor addressed how they would handle the state's public health department.

DIRECT-TO-CONSUMER AUTO SALES

Republican candidates vying to be South Carolina's next governor debated whether they would allow direct-to-consumer auto sales in the state.

CLOSING STATEMENTS

PREVIOUS DEBATES

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