Two Skeptics, One Runoff- What the South Carolina Governor’s Race Means for Medical Marijuana and Hemp in the Palmetto State

Short summary

South Carolina's June 23 gubernatorial runoff will likely determine the state's medical marijuana policy. Both remaining candidates—Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette and Attorney General Alan Wilson—have expressed skepticism or opposition to medical cannabis legalization, though Wilson has a more aggressive enforcement track record on hemp-derived THC products. The outcome matters because a supportive governor could help pass South Carolina's long-stalled Compassionate Care Act, while a hostile one could keep the door closed.

• •Two Republican candidates advance to June 23 runoff: Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette (29% of primary vote) and Attorney General Alan Wilson (26%)
• •Both candidates express skepticism on medical marijuana; Wilson has active enforcement record against hemp-derived THC products
• •Outcome will likely determine whether South Carolina passes its decade-stalled Compassionate Care Act medical marijuana bill

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