South Carolina voters chose former state representative Darline Graham as the Republican nominee for the U.S. Senate in a special primary runoff held Tuesday. Graham, who was appointed by Governor Henry McMaster to fill the remainder of her brother Lindsey Graham’s term after his sudden death, defeated Rep. Ralph Norman, the other top finisher from the ten‑candidate primary.
Despite being relatively unknown on the statewide stage, Graham secured the endorsement of President Donald Trump, who urged her to run for a full term and campaigned on her behalf in the state last week. The Trump administration’s support was highlighted as a key factor in her victory.
What Comes Next
Graham will face Democratic nominee Annie Andrews in the November general election. The race is expected to draw national attention, given the high‑profile nature of the seat and the involvement of President Trump.
Other Senate Primaries
In other Senate contests, N’Kiyla Thomas won the Democratic nomination in Oklahoma, while other states continue to finalize their candidate slates ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
Original reporting: Alexandria, VA News – WTOP News — read the source article.
