WATCH LIVE: South Carolina Republican gubernatorial candidates meet for debate
By — Molly Finnegan Molly Finnegan Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-live-south-carolina-republican-gubernatorial-candidates-meet-for-debate Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter WATCH LIVE: South Carolina Republican gubernatorial candidates meet for debate Politics Jun 1, 2026 5:12 PM EDT South Carolina's Republican candidates for governor will take part in a debate hosted by public media station SCETV Monday. The debate is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. Watch SCETV's livestream in the video player above. Gavin Jackson, SCETV host and public affairs reporter, will moderate the debate. Democratic candidates will take the stage for their own debate on Wednesday. South Carolinians will vote in primary elections held June 9. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now
As an environmentalist, Im eager to see how these politicians plan to address the urgent need for sustainable policies. What steps do they propose to reduce carbon emissions and protect our planets fragile ecosystems?
Interesting to see how they approach sustainability. But lets not forget, economic growth is vital too. How do these plans balance environmental goals with job creation and prosperity? #GreenGrowth