Voters in South Carolina and Nevada cast ballots on Tuesday in primary elections that set the stage for November's gubernatorial and House races. In South Carolina, the Republican primary to succeed outgoing Gov. Henry McMaster is headed to a runoff on June 23 after no candidate secured a majority. In Nevada, Attorney General Aaron Ford won the Democratic nomination for governor and will face Republican nominee Joe Lombardo, the Clark County sheriff,in the fall. the results came one week after Nevada’s open primary, which the state reported on Tuesday.

South Carolina's June 23 runoff: A crowded field leaves the GOP without a winner

According to the election results reported by the source, the South Carolina Republican primary for governor features a runoff after a crowded field left no candidate with a sufficient margin of victory.. The runoff, scheduled for June 23, will determine the GOP nominee to succeed the term-limited McMaster. The state's 1st Congressional District also may see a runfof, the source noted, adding another layer of intraparty competition.

The Democratic gubernatorial primary in South Carolina produced a nominee who is a former professional basketball player, according to the source. That candidate will face the eventual Republican nominee in November, giving the general election a clear contrast in backgrounds.

Nevada's gubernatorial general election: Ford vs. Lombardo on affordability

In Nevada, both major parties have their nominees set. Attorney General Aaron Ford won the Democratic nomination, and Sheriff Joe Lombardo secured the Republican nod, the source reported. Ford, the state's top law enforcement official, has centered his campaign on affordability, accusing Lombardo of not doing enough to bring down the cost of living for residents. Lombardo, meanwhile, has focused on public safety and his record as Clark County sheriff.

The source also noted that Republican Steve Hilton and Democrat Sanchez each finished third in their respective primaries with 22.5% of the vote , highlighting the fractured field in Nevada's open primary system.

What the June 23 runoff means for South Carolina's November race

The June 23 runoff will decide whether South Carolina's Republican nominee is a candidate who can unite the party's base or one who may face a divisive general election. the state, which has trended strongly Republican in recent cycles, still offers a competitive general election if the Democratic nominee can appeal to moderate voters and independents. The source did not specify which candidates are in the runoff or provide detailed vote shares, but the outcome will reshape the race ahead of November.

Unanswered questions about South Carolina's Democratic nominee and the 1st District

The source identified the Democratic nominee for governor as a former professional basketball player but did not name the candidate, leaving a key detail unverified.. Additionally, the possibility of a runoff in South Carolina's 1st Congressional District remains open, as the source reported that a runoff could occur there as well. Without named candidates or final vote counts, voters and analysts lack a full picture of the primary outcomes. The source's brevity also leaves unclear whether any other contested local races in either state will require runoffs.