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South Carolina Holds Special Primary Election for U.S. Senate Nominations
Just the facts
Voters across South Carolina participated in special primary elections to determine Democratic and Republican nominees for the U.S. Senate. The special election was organized to fill a vacancy in the state's congressional delegation ahead of the upcoming general election. Election officials across South Carolina's 46 counties managed polling locations and processed early ballot returns. State election boards will certify the primary results before candidates advance to the November ballot. U.S. Senate elections in South Carolina are governed by state election laws requiring a runoff if no candidate secures a majority of the primary vote.
Why this is news
Voters in South Carolina cast ballots in a special primary election to select party nominees for an open U.S. Senate seat.
Developments timeline
- Senator Darline Graham advanced to an August 25 runoff election for the Republican nomination in South Carolina's special U.S. Senate primary after securing a narrow lead in the initial candidate field.
- Representative Ralph Norman advanced alongside Senator Darline Graham to the August 25 Republican primary runoff election in South Carolina's special U.S. Senate primary.
Sources
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