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Darline Graham, Ralph Norman wrap up a whirlwind South Carolina Senate primary campaign

Darline Graham, Ralph Norman wrap up a whirlwind South Carolina Senate primary campaign

Summary

Senator Darline Graham and Representative Ralph Norman are competing in a special Republican primary runoff in South Carolina to fill the Senate seat left by the late Senator Lindsey Graham. President Donald Trump strongly supports Darline Graham, who was appointed temporarily to the seat and is campaigning actively across the state.

Key Facts

  • The special Republican primary runoff is to replace the late Senator Lindsey Graham.
  • Darline Graham is Lindsey Graham’s sister and was appointed to the Senate seat on an interim basis.
  • Ralph Norman is a U.S. Representative from South Carolina who previously lost a run for governor.
  • President Donald Trump has endorsed Darline Graham and campaigned in South Carolina for her.
  • Governor Henry McMaster appointed Darline Graham and endorsed her just days before the runoff.
  • Darline Graham faced criticism for being in Washington voting rather than campaigning early in South Carolina.
  • Graham has held several events across the state to connect with voters ahead of the runoff.
  • President Trump held two tele-rallies to support Darline Graham’s campaign.
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