Darline Graham Wins SC Senate Runoff

Darline Graham, sister of the late Lindsey Graham, won the Republican special primary runoff against Rep. Ralph Norman in South Carolina and will appear on the November ballot to replace her brother, moving toward a six-year term after receiving President Trump's endorsement and campaign help. The race featured questions about her inexperience, including a controversial moment on national security, but Trump’s backing helped secure her victory as she advances to the November contest against Democrat Annie Andrews. With results showing Graham leading Norman by roughly mid-50s to high-40s percentages as votes came in, outlets projected a Graham victory that underscores Trump’s influence in South Carolina GOP politics. The broader political context remains that Democrats have not won statewide office in decades in South Carolina, making the general election a key test for Trump-aligned candidates.