Darline Graham wins Republican primary runoff in South Carolina

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Darline Graham, sister of the late Senator Lindsey Graham, won the Republican primary runoff in South Carolina for U.S. Senate on Tuesday, defeating Representative Ralph Norman. Trump endorsed and financially backed Graham's candidacy through his MAGA INC super PAC, which spent $827,711 US in support of her. Graham, 62, will face Democratic nominee Annie Andrews in the general election and is expected to prevail easily in the deeply conservative state. The primary was one of several tests of Trump's influence with voters ahead of this year's midterm elections.
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President Donald Trump has been campaigning for Darline Graham, a political novice and sister of late Senator Lindsey Graham, in a bid to secure her win in the South Carolina Senate Republican primary runoff. The election, which takes place on Tuesday, pits Graham against Ralph Norman, a member of the House Freedom Caucus who has benefited from his opponent's shaky performance in the only debate. Trump has been actively supporting Graham, holding a tele-rally with her and funneling nearly $830,000 into her campaign through the pro-Trump super PAC MAGA Inc.

The election is seen as a test of Trump's influence over Republican voters ahead of the midterm elections in 10 weeks. South Carolina has not elected a Democrat statewide in decades, making it a heavily Republican state. Graham's late brother, Lindsey, was a staunch supporter of Trump before his death last month.

Graham, who has no prior experience in politics, has been struggling to establish an independent profile in the state. Norman, on the other hand, has drawn on nearly two decades of state and federal political experience, presenting himself as a known quantity despite a recent third-place finish in the Republican gubernatorial primary.

The runoff campaign has been condensed to just two weeks following the unexpected death of Lindsey Graham in July. The winner will face Annie Andrews, a pediatrician and the Democratic candidate, in November's midterm election.

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“Both articles report on the same South Carolina special GOP Senate primary election, where Darline Graham defeated Ralph Norman and will run in November's election.”
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Trump goes all-in for Lindsey Graham’s sister after her stunning national security blunder same event · 100%
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“Both articles report on the exact same incident, Darline Graham winning the Republican primary runoff in South Carolina on August 26, 2026”
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Rallying for her on Friday in Myrtle Beach, S.C., Trump placed the spotlight on himself and proclaimed, "I am on the ballot." Graham, 62, will face Democratic nominee Annie Andrews, a pediatrician, in the general election and is expected to prevail easily in the deeply conservative state. This primary was one of a series of tests of Trump's sway with voters in this year's midterm elections, as he tries to use his bully pulpit to prevent Democrats from wresting control of the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate from his Republican party.
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🔮 Darline Graham wins Republican primary runoff in South Carolina Graham will be party's candidate on the ballot in November Darline Graham, sister of the late Senator Lindsey Graham, won the Republican primary runoff in South Carolina for U.S. Senate on Tuesday, according to U.S. media projections, in a triumph for U.S. President Donald Trump. Graham, who was appointed to hold the Senate seat until the beginning of January following her brother's death on July 11, defeated Representative Ralph Norman and will run in November's election for a full, six-year Senate term. Trump endorsed her candidacy and backed that up with large campaign contributions from his MAGA INC super PAC.
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Darline Graham wins Republican primary runoff in South Carolina Graham will be party's candidate on the ballot in November Darline Graham, sister of the late Senator Lindsey Graham, won the Republican primary runoff in South Carolina for U.S. Senate on Tuesday, according to U.S. media projections, in a triumph for U.S. President Donald Trump. Graham, who was appointed to hold the Senate seat until the beginning of January following her brother's death on July 11, defeated Representative Ralph Norman and will run in November's election for a full, six-year Senate term. Trump endorsed her candidacy and backed that up with large campaign contributions from his MAGA INC super PAC. uncertain
Trump → win → PAC
Rallying for her on Friday in Myrtle Beach, S.C., Trump placed the spotlight on himself and proclaimed, "I am on the ballot." Graham, 62, will face Democratic nominee Annie Andrews, a pediatrician, in the general election and is expected to prevail easily in the deeply conservative state. This primary was one of a series of tests of Trump's sway with voters in this year's midterm elections, as he tries to use his bully pulpit to prevent Democrats from wresting control of the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate from his Republican party. asserted
he → rally → party
But his record of endorsements this cycle has been mixed, with polls showing he continues to be weighed down by rising consumer prices and an unpopular war with Iran. asserted
he → show → Iran
Trump's MAGA INC., spent $827,711 US in support of Graham, according to its filing on Monday with the U.S. Federal Election Commission, in a rare instance of the president putting financial support behind his favoured candidate. uncertain
president → spend → candidate
Stumbled in earlier debate For her part, Graham used Friday's rally to try to recover from what has been cast as an earlier debate misstep when she said she was not knowledgeable about national security issues — the kind that helped define her brother’s career in the Senate. asserted
that → stumble → Senate
"Guilty as charged," Graham proclaimed at the rally. asserted
Graham → charge → rally
Instead, she focused her remarks on domestic issues, including Trump's immigration clampdown and anti-abortion advocacy. asserted
she → focus → clampdown
She had never held public office until her appointment to the Senate, having previously held positions advocating for persons with physical disabilities. South Carolina has overwhelmingly embraced Trump in all three of his runs for president and is not likely to play a role in the battle for the control of Congress. Norman, 73, a longtime real estate developer, has spent nearly a decade in the U.S. House. asserted
Norman → hold → House
His defeat on Tuesday comes on the heels of an unsuccessful bid for governor. asserted
defeat → come → governor
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