Senator Darline Graham advances to runoff in South Carolina Republican primary
Summary
Senator Darline Graham, who was appointed to finish her late brother Lindsey Graham’s Senate term in South Carolina, has moved to a runoff election for the Republican nomination. The runoff will take place on August 25, but her opponent is still unclear as several candidates closely competed in the primary.Key Facts
- Darline Graham was appointed to complete the Senate term of her late brother Lindsey Graham.
- She advanced to a runoff in the South Carolina Republican primary held on Tuesday.
- The runoff election is scheduled for August 25.
- Several candidates, including Congressmen Russell Fry and Ralph Norman, and former governor Mark Sanford, were close in the primary polls.
- Graham is supported by President Donald Trump, Governor Henry McMaster, and Senate Majority Leader John Thune.
- Mark Sanford emphasizes controlling federal spending due to concerns about national debt.
- Ralph Norman supports the Save America Act, a Trump-backed bill for stricter voter ID and federal oversight of state voter rolls.
- Congressman Russell Fry faced criticism for running for Senate while also seeking to keep his congressional seat.
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