Darline Graham, Ralph Norman go head-to-head in South Carolina’s GOP Senate runoff
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 vacant by the late Senator Lindsey Graham. President Donald Trump supports Darline Graham and has actively campaigned for her, while Norman emphasizes his long political experience.Key Facts
- The runoff election is to replace the late Senator Lindsey Graham, who died on July 11, 2026.
- Darline Graham was appointed as an interim senator following her brother Lindsey Graham’s death.
- Ralph Norman is a longtime politician with nearly 20 years in government and previously ran for governor.
- President Donald Trump endorsed Darline Graham early and campaigned for her before the runoff.
- MAGA Inc., a super PAC supporting Trump, contributed nearly $830,000 to Darline Graham’s campaign for voter outreach.
- The two candidates competed in an August 11 primary, with neither receiving a majority, leading to this runoff election.
- The main question is whether Trump’s support will help Darline Graham win despite her limited political experience.
- The runoff will determine who will be the Republican nominee for the general election in November.
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