South Carolina Senate Primary
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- Meg KinnardThe Independent
- David WeigelSemafor
- Caroline LintonCBS News
- Kaia HubbardCBS News
- George Chidi in ConwayThe Guardian
- South CarolinaThe Guardian
- NBC NewsNBC News
- Burgess EverettSemafor
- Chantelle LeeTime
- Darryl CooteUPI
- Joe FisherUPI
- John McCormackThe Dispatch
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South Carolina Senate Primary. (2026, October 9). The Aporia. https://the-aporia.com/event/1704
“South Carolina Senate Primary.” The Aporia, 9 Oct. 2026, https://the-aporia.com/event/1704.
“South Carolina Senate Primary.” The Aporia, October 9, 2026. https://the-aporia.com/event/1704.
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South Carolina has not elected a Democrat statewide in decades, maintains a congressional House delegation with just one Democrat, and gave Trump a crucial 2016 primary victory that launched his path toward the White House.
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Graham faces Rep. Ralph Norman in the Republican primary runoff election scheduled for Tuesday, with Trump's support aiming to bolster her candidacy.12
During a debate, Graham admitted she was not well-informed on national security issues, which surprised the audience.1
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- Trump seeks to bolster Graham Senate bid with South Carolina rally The Straits Times, 21 Aug
- Trump goes all-in for Lindsey Graham’s sister after her stunning national security blunder The Independent, 21 Aug
- South Carolina Senate race heads to runoff today CBS News, 25 Aug
- Darline Graham Nordone Wins Runoff in South Carolina’s Special GOP Senate Primary Time, 26 Aug
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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, according to U.S. media projections, in a triumph for U.S. President Donald Trump.
The winner of Tuesday's runoff will take on Dr. Annie Andrews, who won the Democratic primary in June.
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The article reports that South Carolina Republicans are voting in a Senate primary runoff between Sen. Darline Graham and U.S. Rep. Ralph Norman, with President Donald Trump actively campaigning for Graham's election. Key to the story is Trump's endorsement of Graham, which has brought nearly $830,000 from the pro-Trump super PAC MAGA Inc. into her campaign. The article notes that Graham's political views were…
Can Trump get Lindsey Graham’s sister elected? →2 articles from The Independent on this storyPresident Donald Trump has endorsed Darline Graham, a South Carolina senator, ahead of her runoff election against Rep. Ralph Norman. During a tele-rally with Graham last night, Trump stated that he "has to make sure she gets in" because he was instrumental in helping her candidacy. The total amount spent by MAGA Inc. on Graham's behalf is $800,000 for text messages and calls. Governor Henry McMaster urged voters…
Trump tries to pull Darline Graham to victory in South Carolina →2 articles from Semafor on this storyDonald Trump will campaign for Darline Graham, a candidate for the South Carolina U.S. Senate seat, at a rally in Myrtle Beach on Friday. Graham's bid to fill her late brother's six-year term has been criticized by some Republicans who see her as unqualified due to lack of experience and her admission that she is not well-informed on national security issues. Trump's endorsement of Graham has been met with…
Trump seeks to bolster Graham Senate bid with South Carolina rally →South Carolina Republicans will decide today which of two candidates, Darline Graham or Ralph Norman, will replace Sen. Lindsey Graham on the ballot for the November midterm election. The runoff vote comes after neither candidate won 50% of the vote in the special primary election, with Darline Graham receiving nearly 33% and Norman almost 25%. President Trump has thrown his support behind Darline Graham, who has no…
South Carolina Senate race heads to runoff today →South Carolina's Senate primary runoff will be held between Darline Graham and Representative Ralph Norman on August 25. The campaign was condensed to just 45 days after Lindsey Graham's unexpected death in July led to a fresh election, with Darline Graham being appointed by Governor Henry McMaster to serve out his term. According to the article, Norman is criticizing Darline Graham for lacking experience and…
Darline Graham and Ralph Norman head to South Carolina’s Senate runoff →Darline Graham Nordone has won the runoff election for South Carolina's special Republican Senate primary with 52.5% of the vote. She will face off against Democratic candidate Annie Andrews in the November general election. Nordone, a temporary replacement for her late brother Lindsey Graham, had previously earned 33% of the vote in the initial primary but fell short of the majority required to win outright. The…
Darline Graham Nordone Wins Runoff in South Carolina’s Special GOP Senate Primary →Show 3 more outlets
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…
Darline Graham wins Republican primary runoff in South Carolina →Sen. Darline Graham, sister of late Sen. Lindsey Graham, won a Republican runoff primary in South Carolina with 52.45% of the vote against Rep. Ralph Norman's 47.55%. Graham will face Democrat Annie Andrews in November's midterm election, who has framed their matchup as "The sister vs. the doctor". The election was closely watched after President Donald Trump endorsed Graham and held a tele-rally on her behalf…
South Carolina voters make final choice between Graham, Norman →Sen. Darline Graham won South Carolina's special GOP Senate primary election on Tuesday by a margin of 52.5% to 47.5% over Rep. Ralph Norman, securing the Republican nomination for her state's Senate seat. The election is considered one of the last major competitive primaries this year. President Donald Trump has endorsed Sen. Graham and his endorsement has been seen as a factor in her victory, but it appears to be…
A Trump Endorsement Matters, but It Isn’t Magic →Analysis
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- The Straits Times focuses on Trump’s rally to support Graham, while The Independent highlights her national security blunder and Trump's efforts to overcome it.12
- CBS News presents the race as a runoff event with undecided outcomes, whereas Time announces Graham's victory in the primary runoff.34
How it changed
- 21 Aug
South Carolina has not elected a Democrat statewide in decades, maintains a congressional House delegation with just one Democrat, and gave Trump a crucial 2016 primary victory that launched his path toward the White House.
- 25 Aug
South Carolina Republicans return to the polls on Tuesday to decide a high-stakes U.S. Senate primary runoff, choosing between Sen. Darline Graham and U.S. Rep. Ralph Norman just one month after the sudden death of Lindsey Graham.
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27 Aug A Trump Endorsement Matters, but It Isn’t MagicSen. Darline Graham won South Carolina's special GOP Senate primary election on Tuesday by a margin of 52.5% to 47.5% over Rep. Ralph Norman, securing the Republican nomination for her state's Senate seat. The election is considered one of the last major competitive primaries this year. President Donald Trump has endorsed Sen. Graham and his endorsement has been seen as a factor in her victory, but it appears to be…The Dispatch
26 Aug South Carolina voters make final choice between Graham, NormanSen. Darline Graham, sister of late Sen. Lindsey Graham, won a Republican runoff primary in South Carolina with 52.45% of the vote against Rep. Ralph Norman's 47.55%. Graham will face Democrat Annie Andrews in November's midterm election, who has framed their matchup as "The sister vs. the doctor". The election was closely watched after President Donald Trump endorsed Graham and held a tele-rally on her behalf…UPI
26 Aug Sen. Darline Graham thanks Trump after winning GOP Senate primary runoff in S.C.
NBC News- 26 Aug Darline Graham wins Republican primary runoff in South CarolinaDarline 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…CBC
26 Aug Darline Graham Nordone Wins Runoff in South Carolina’s Special GOP Senate PrimaryDarline Graham Nordone has won the runoff election for South Carolina's special Republican Senate primary with 52.5% of the vote. She will face off against Democratic candidate Annie Andrews in the November general election. Nordone, a temporary replacement for her late brother Lindsey Graham, had previously earned 33% of the vote in the initial primary but fell short of the majority required to win outright. The…Time
25 Aug Trump tries to pull Darline Graham to victory in South CarolinaPresident Donald Trump has endorsed Darline Graham, a South Carolina senator, ahead of her runoff election against Rep. Ralph Norman. During a tele-rally with Graham last night, Trump stated that he "has to make sure she gets in" because he was instrumental in helping her candidacy. The total amount spent by MAGA Inc. on Graham's behalf is $800,000 for text messages and calls. Governor Henry McMaster urged voters…Semafor
25 Aug Kornacki Cam: Watch Steve analyze results from South Carolina's GOP Senate runoff
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25 Aug Darline Graham and Ralph Norman head to South Carolina’s Senate runoffSouth Carolina's Senate primary runoff will be held between Darline Graham and Representative Ralph Norman on August 25. The campaign was condensed to just 45 days after Lindsey Graham's unexpected death in July led to a fresh election, with Darline Graham being appointed by Governor Henry McMaster to serve out his term. According to the article, Norman is criticizing Darline Graham for lacking experience and…The Guardian25 Aug Can Trump get Lindsey Graham’s sister elected?The article reports that South Carolina Republicans are voting in a Senate primary runoff between Sen. Darline Graham and U.S. Rep. Ralph Norman, with President Donald Trump actively campaigning for Graham's election. Key to the story is Trump's endorsement of Graham, which has brought nearly $830,000 from the pro-Trump super PAC MAGA Inc. into her campaign. The article notes that Graham's political views were…The Independent
25 Aug South Carolina Senate race heads to runoff todaySouth Carolina Republicans will decide today which of two candidates, Darline Graham or Ralph Norman, will replace Sen. Lindsey Graham on the ballot for the November midterm election. The runoff vote comes after neither candidate won 50% of the vote in the special primary election, with Darline Graham receiving nearly 33% and Norman almost 25%. President Trump has thrown his support behind Darline Graham, who has no…CBS News
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24 Aug Norman could add to Trump’s primary losing streakSouth Carolina Republicans are set to nominate Rep. Ralph Norman for Senate on Tuesday, potentially denying Sen. Lindsey Graham a sixth term. Key to this is Norman's recent debate performance, which some credit with turning the tide in his favor. Norman has endorsed Nikki Haley over President Donald Trump in the 2024 primaries, making him an outlier among other Republican candidates. Ten Trump-endorsed Republicans…Semafor21 Aug Trump goes all-in for Lindsey Graham’s sister after her stunning national security blunderPresident Donald Trump will visit South Carolina on Friday to campaign for Sen. Darline Graham, his preferred candidate in the Republican primary runoff against Rep. Ralph Norman. Graham was appointed interim senator by Gov. Henry McMaster and later entered the special primary at Trump's urging, after which she received the president's "Complete and Total Endorsement" on social media. The special primary was…The Independent
21 Aug Trump seeks to bolster Graham Senate bid with South Carolina rallyDonald Trump will campaign for Darline Graham, a candidate for the South Carolina U.S. Senate seat, at a rally in Myrtle Beach on Friday. Graham's bid to fill her late brother's six-year term has been criticized by some Republicans who see her as unqualified due to lack of experience and her admission that she is not well-informed on national security issues. Trump's endorsement of Graham has been met with…The Straits Times
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