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Darline Graham and Trump-Backed Candidates Win Runoffs in South Carolina and Oklahoma
Just the facts
In South Carolina, political newcomer Darline Graham won the Republican primary runoff for the United States Senate seat previously held by her late brother, Lindsey Graham, defeating Representative Ralph Norman. The campaign received significant backing from President Donald Trump, who endorsed Graham during the primary contest. In Oklahoma, a candidate endorsed by Trump secured the Republican nomination for governor in the state's runoff election. These runoff results reflect the continued influence of presidential endorsements in state-level Republican primary contests.
Why this is news
Election officials held primary runoff elections in South Carolina and Oklahoma to determine party nominees for key federal and state offices.
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