Darline Graham Wins South Carolina Senate Runoff Backed by Trump

Darline Graham Wins South Carolina Senate Runoff Backed by Trump

Darline Graham defeated Rep. Ralph Norman in the South Carolina Republican Senate runoff on August 26, securing the GOP nomination with President Donald Trump's endorsement and campaign support, CBS News reported. Earlier, President Donald Trump had publicly backed Graham, a factor NPR noted as a test of his influence in the state. Rep.

Russell Fry, who finished third in the GOP primary, announced his support for Graham, according to Fox News. The campaign also received an $830,000 contribution from the MAGA Inc. super PAC, as reported by AP News. The August 25 runoff was seen as a barometer of Trump's sway after his endorsed candidates suffered primary defeats, Yahoo reported.

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South Carolina, United States

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August 26, 2026
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Donald Trump Endorsed Darline Graham Wins South Carolina Senate Runoff
Donald Trump Endorsed Darline Graham Wins South Carolina Senate Runoff

Slate Magazine • 26 Aug 18:57

Darline Graham defeated Rep. Ralph Norman in the Republican Senate runoff in South Carolina, securing the party’s nomination with the help of President Donald Trump's endorsement and campaign support.

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Darline Graham Wins South Carolina Republican Senate Runoff
Darline Graham Wins South Carolina Republican Senate Runoff

CBS News • 26 Aug 12:58

Darline Graham defeated Rep. Ralph Norman in the Republican runoff, securing the GOP nomination for the November Senate race in South Carolina.

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Darline Graham Wins South Carolina Republican Senate Primary
Darline Graham Wins South Carolina Republican Senate Primary

BBC • 26 Aug 10:46

Darline Graham, sister of the late Senator Lindsey Graham, secured the Republican nomination for the U.S. Senate seat in South Carolina, winning 52.5% of the vote in a primary backed by President Donald Trump.

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Darline Graham Wins South Carolina Republican Senate Runoff
Darline Graham Wins South Carolina Republican Senate Runoff

NBC News • 26 Aug 00:53

Darline Graham defeated Rep. Ralph Norman in the South Carolina Republican Senate primary runoff, securing the nomination for the November general election.

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August 25, 2026
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Trump-backed Darline Graham faces Republican runoff in South Carolina Senate race
Trump-backed Darline Graham faces Republican runoff in South Carolina Senate race

NPR • 25 Aug 20:47

Incumbent appointee Darline Graham and Congressman Ralph Norman will compete in a Republican runoff to fill the Senate seat left vacant by the late Lindsey Graham, testing President Donald Trump's influence in the state.

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South Carolina GOP runoff pits Sen. Darline Graham against Rep. Ralph Norman for Senate ballot
South Carolina GOP runoff pits Sen. Darline Graham against Rep. Ralph Norman for Senate ballot

CBS News • 25 Aug 10:00

In a hastily arranged runoff, South Carolina Republicans will choose between Sen. Darline Graham and Rep. Ralph Norman to replace the late Lindsey Graham on the November ballot.

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Darline Graham and Ralph Norman Advance to South Carolina Senate Runoff
Darline Graham and Ralph Norman Advance to South Carolina Senate Runoff

The Guardian • 25 Aug 10:00

Republican candidates Darline Graham and Rep. Ralph Norman will face each other in a runoff for the U.S. Senate seat left vacant by the late Lindsey Graham, with the winner set to challenge Democrat Annie Andrews in November.

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Trump-endorsed Darline Graham faces runoff test against Rep. Ralph Norman in South Carolina Senate race
Trump-endorsed Darline Graham faces runoff test against Rep. Ralph Norman in South Carolina Senate race

USA Today • 25 Aug 09:44

Incumbent Darline Graham, appointed to fill her late brother’s Senate seat, will contest a Aug. 25 Republican runoff against Rep. Ralph Norman, with analysts calling the contest a toss-up and noting low expected turnout.

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August 24, 2026
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Trump-backed Darline Graham and Rep. Ralph Norman conclude South Carolina Senate primary race
Trump-backed Darline Graham and Rep. Ralph Norman conclude South Carolina Senate primary race

AP News • 24 Aug 23:23

Sen. Darline Graham received a $830,000 boost from the MAGA Inc. super PAC as she and Rep. Ralph Norman finish campaigning for the Republican nomination in the special Senate primary.

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Trump endorsements face runoff tests in South Carolina Senate and Oklahoma governor races
Trump endorsements face runoff tests in South Carolina Senate and Oklahoma governor races

Yahoo • 24 Aug 15:42

Republican runoffs in South Carolina and Oklahoma on Tuesday will gauge President Donald Trump's influence after recent primary defeats for his endorsed candidates.

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South Carolina Republicans Hold Runoff to Choose Lindsey Graham Replacement
South Carolina Republicans Hold Runoff to Choose Lindsey Graham Replacement

AP News • 24 Aug 13:10

A runoff election on Tuesday will decide the Republican nominee to fill the U.S. Senate seat left vacant by the late Lindsey Graham, with state Sen. Darline Graham and Rep. Ralph Norman as the final contenders.

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August 17, 2026
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South Carolina Rep. Russell Fry endorses Sen. Darline Graham for Senate runoff
South Carolina Rep. Russell Fry endorses Sen. Darline Graham for Senate runoff

Fox News • 17 Aug 10:00

Rep. Russell Fry, who finished third in the recent GOP Senate primary, has thrown his support behind Sen. Darline Graham ahead of the August 25 runoff against Rep. Ralph Norman.

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