Sen. Darline Graham wins the Republican Senate primary runoff in South Carolina
Trump-backed Darline Graham defeated Ralph Norman after a late $830,000 super PAC boost and will face Democrat Annie Andrews in November.
- On Tuesday, Senator Darline Graham defeated Representative Ralph Norman in South Carolina's Republican Senate primary runoff, capturing 52.4% of the vote to secure the GOP nomination for a full term.
- The special election followed Senator Lindsey Graham's sudden death on July 11; Governor Henry McMaster appointed his sister, Darline Graham, to fill the seat temporarily before she announced her candidacy for a full term.
- President Donald Trump bolstered Graham's candidacy with a Myrtle Beach rally on August 21 and $830,000 in MAGA Inc. super PAC spending. Her campaign overcame debate scrutiny when she said she was "not that informed on national security."
- Representative Ralph Norman conceded Tuesday night, pledging to support Graham in November. She now faces Democratic nominee Annie Andrews, a Charleston pediatrician, on November 3 in a race widely expected to remain Republican.
- South Carolina has not elected a Democrat to the U.S. Senate since 1998, positioning Graham as the heavy favorite. The runoff result tests President Trump's endorsement power within the state's GOP heading into November.
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Darline Graham secures GOP Senate nomination in South Carolina, continuing political dynasty
Darline Graham won South Carolina’s GOP Senate runoff with 52% of the vote against Rep. Ralph Norman’s 48%. President Trump’s endorsement and $830,000 in super PAC support proved decisive in the race. Graham, a political novice, will face Democrat Annie Andrews in the November 3 general election. Her late brother Lindsey Graham held the seat […]
South Carolina Republicans Have Their Senate Nominee Following Lindsey Graham’s Sudden Death
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NRSC Chairman Tim Scott’s Statement on South Carolina’s U.S. Senate Race
NRSC Chairman Tim Scott released the following statement on South Carolina’s U.S. Senate race: “Senator Darline Graham is the real deal. Congratulations on the major victory and I’m looking forward to continuing our work together to tackle the issues facing South Carolina.”
Darline Graham Wins Senate Race — Immediately Tells Trump She ...
South Carolina Republicans have made their choice in the extraordinary race that followed the sudden death of longtime Sen. Lindsey Graham, setting up a November contest for a full six-year term. The result also delivers a victory to President Donald Trump, who personally urged one candidate to enter the race and devoted substantial political resources to helping her win. Sen. Darline Graham won Tuesday night’s Republican Senate runoff, defeatin…
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