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Darline Graham and Ralph Norman Advance to Runoff in South Carolina GOP Senate Primary
Just the facts
Appointed U.S. Senator Darline Graham and U.S. Representative Ralph Norman advanced to an August 25 primary runoff after neither candidate secured a majority of votes in the Republican primary. Graham was appointed to fill the seat following the death of her brother, Senator Lindsey Graham, and holds endorsements from President Donald Trump and South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster. Norman, a representative from South Carolina's 5th Congressional District and vice-chair of the House Freedom Caucus, finished second ahead of former Governor Mark Sanford and Representative Russell Fry. The runoff winner will face Democratic nominee Dr. Annie Andrews in the November general election.
Why this is news
South Carolina held a special primary election on August 11, 2026, to determine the Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate seat previously held by Lindsey Graham.
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