The first woman to be a Republican candidate for governor in South Carolina, Nikki Haley won the GOP nomination in Tuesday’s runoff over Congressman Gresham Barrett. Haley is also the first Indian-American to lead a major ticket in the state.

Haley had 65 percent of the vote. She will face Democrat Vince Sheheen in November.

She gave her acceptance speech during a party at the State Museum. For his support, she thanked Attorney General Henry McMaster, who was her foe in the Republican primary until two weeks ago.

AUDIO: Haley acceptance speech

The Election Commission says only 3.6 percent of the state’s 2.6 million voters voted Tuesday, compared to almost 20 percent two weeks ago.

Congressman Gresham Barrett concedes race, wife Natalie alongside

The GOP runoff for governor ended quickly, with Haley considered the definitive winner in little more than an hour after the polls closed. Gresham Barrett soon after made his concession speech, a bit tearful and, as he says, ready to get some rest.

AUDIO: Barrett concession speech (9:00)

Republican Nikki Haley waited close to an hour-and-a-half after Gresham Barrett conceded before taking the stage at her runoff night party, held at the State Museum.  Michael Brown reports.

AUDIO: 10:30 runoff report

The Election Commission says only 3.6 percent of the state’s 2.6 million voters voted Tuesday, compared to almost 20 percent two weeks ago.

Alan Wilson captures nomination for attorney general

Congressman Gresham Barrett has conceded the GOP gubernatorial nomination to Nikki Haley.  Michael Brown reports.

AUDIO: 10:00 runoff report