McMaster, Cunningham win primaries, will compete for governor in general election

Gov. Henry McMaster will face former U.S. Rep. Joe Cunningham in the November election for governor after the two beat out challengers on both sides of the partisan ticket.

If he wins, McMaster, the Republican incumbent, would be entering his third term, and his second full term as governor.

"We got a lot of work to do. And if things go the way we're expecting, the way we're hoping, we'll have four good years to get a lot more things done." McMaster said during his speech Tuesday evening.

"Know that we are certain that the best is yet to come for South Carolina and we looking forward to working with all the people, everybody out there. And I want to thank you again for this great victory tonight and we're looking for one more."

Cunningham, a Democrat who represented SC's First Congressional District, faced four candidates in the Democratic primary.

Cunningham thanked one of his opponents, Sen. Mia McLeod, in his speech Tuesday evening for putting herself forward and for the spirited debate.

"Even though we are competitors we’re now on the same team," Cunningham said.

"South Carolina, it’s time for us to move forward together, to turn the page on the past and write a new chapter for our state. Let’s grab that pen together and go make history."

According to the Associated Press, if McMaster wins in November and completes the term, he will become the longest-serving governor in South Carolina history.

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SC Attorney General

Incumbent Attorney General Alan Wilson has been projected by The Associated Press as the winner of the Republican primary for that office.

In early balloting, Wilson led his opponent Lauren Martel by a margin of 68 percent to 32 percent.

Wilson who first won the office in 2010, will run unopposed in the Nov. 8 general election.

SC Secretary of State

Hammond cruises in Republican primary

Incumbent Secretary of State Mark Hammond has been projected by The Associated Press as the winner of the Republican primary for that office.

In early balloting, Hammond led by a margin of 78 percent to 22 percent.

Hammond, who first won the office in 2002, will face Democrat Rosemounda Peggy Butler in the Nov. 8 general election.

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This article originally appeared on Greenville News: SC Primary Results: McMaster, Cunningham win primaries for governor