Sen. Darline Graham, Rep. Ralph Norman advance to GOP runoff in South Carolina
Summary
Senator Darline Graham and Representative Ralph Norman will compete in a runoff election in South Carolina's special Republican primary to fill the U.S. Senate seat left vacant by the late Senator Lindsey Graham. Darline Graham, who was appointed to serve the remaining months of her brother's term, received strong support and led the 10-candidate race.Key Facts
- Senator Lindsey Graham passed away on July 11, creating a Senate vacancy.
- Governor Henry McMaster appointed Darline Graham to temporarily fill the seat.
- Darline Graham and U.S. Representative Ralph Norman were the top two vote-getters in the special Republican primary.
- There were 10 candidates competing in the special primary election.
- The runoff between Graham and Norman is scheduled for August 25.
- President Donald Trump quickly supported Darline Graham's campaign.
- The election is seen as a test of President Trump's influence over Republican voters in South Carolina.
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