AP Decision Notes: What to expect in South Carolina’s special U.S. Senate primary runoff
Summary
South Carolina Republicans will vote in a runoff election to choose a candidate to replace the late Senator Lindsey Graham on the general election ballot. The runoff is between Senator Darline Graham, appointed to finish her brother’s term, and Congressman Ralph Norman, who finished second in the primary.Key Facts
- Senator Lindsey Graham won the June 9 Republican primary but died unexpectedly on July 11.
- Darline Graham, Lindsey Graham’s sister, was appointed to finish his current Senate term.
- The special primary on August 11 did not produce a majority winner, leading to a runoff on Tuesday.
- Darline Graham received about 33% of the vote; Ralph Norman received about 25%.
- U.S. Rep. Russell Fry, who got about 20%, endorsed Darline Graham after the primary.
- Darline Graham has support from Senator Tim Scott and President Donald Trump, who held a rally with her.
- Ralph Norman performed well in Greenville County, the state’s most populous and influential Republican area.
- The winner of the runoff will run against Democratic nominee Annie Andrews in the general election.
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