ABBEVILLE — The voters spoke and Lakelands candidates did well. Unofficial tallies in Abbeville County in the 2026 primary elections were released about 8:45 p.m. Tuesday. In the gubernatorial race, Attorney General Alan Wilson was the top vote getter with 910 votes cast, a 31.07% share. Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette came in second with 887 votes, a 30.28% share. Rom Reddy was third with 443 votes, a 15.12% share. Jermaine Johnson led the field of Democrats in the gubernatorial race.