South Carolina chooses Darline Graham as Republican nominee for US Senate
Summary
Darline Graham won the Republican nomination for the US Senate seat in South Carolina, previously held by her late brother Lindsey Graham. She defeated Ralph Norman in a runoff election with strong support from President Donald Trump and will face Democrat Annie Andrews in the November general election.Key Facts
- Darline Graham was chosen as the Republican nominee for US Senate in South Carolina.
- She is the sister of Lindsey Graham, who held the seat for over 20 years before he passed away.
- Graham defeated five-term Congressman Ralph Norman with 52.4% of the vote in the runoff.
- President Trump strongly supported Graham and encouraged voters to choose her.
- Graham previously led South Carolina’s Commission for the Blind and has no prior legislative experience.
- Ralph Norman is known for very conservative views and is a member of the hard-right House Freedom Caucus.
- Graham will compete against Democrat Annie Andrews, a pediatrician, in the November election.
- Trump’s political action committee spent over $800,000 to support Graham during the campaign.
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