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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Russell Fry Darline Graham Donald J. Trump Henry McMaster Ralph Norman

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South Carolina, United States

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2026年八月26日
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Donald Trump Can Still Win You a Certain Type of Election
Donald Trump Can Still Win You a Certain Type of Election

Slate Magazine • 08月26日 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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Sen. Darline Graham projected to win runoff in South Carolina GOP Senate primary, defeating Rep. Ralph Norman
Sen. Darline Graham projected to win runoff in South Carolina GOP Senate primary, defeating Rep. Ralph Norman

CBS News • 08月26日 12:58

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

可信度 72% 操纵 10% 中立
Lindsey Graham's sister wins Republican primary to contest Senate seat in November
Lindsey Graham's sister wins Republican primary to contest Senate seat in November

BBC • 08月26日 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.

可信度 73% 操纵 28% 中立
Sen. Darline Graham wins the Republican Senate primary runoff in South Carolina
Sen. Darline Graham wins the Republican Senate primary runoff in South Carolina

NBC News • 08月26日 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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2026年八月25日
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South Carolina U.S. Senate runoff election will test Trump's endorsement
South Carolina U.S. Senate runoff election will test Trump's endorsement

NPR • 08月25日 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.

可信度 78% 操纵 10% 中立
Darline Graham, Ralph Norman compete in rushed runoff today to replace late Sen. Lindsey Graham on ballot
Darline Graham, Ralph Norman compete in rushed runoff today to replace late Sen. Lindsey Graham on ballot

CBS News • 08月25日 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.

可信度 78% 操纵 10% 中立
Darline Graham and Ralph Norman head to South Carolina’s Senate runoff
Darline Graham and Ralph Norman head to South Carolina’s Senate runoff

The Guardian • 08月25日 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.

可信度 68% 操纵 30% 中立
Can Darline Graham turn Trump support into a South Carolina win?
Can Darline Graham turn Trump support into a South Carolina win?

USA Today • 08月25日 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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2026年八月24日
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Darline Graham, Ralph Norman wrap up South Carolina Senate primary campaign
Darline Graham, Ralph Norman wrap up South Carolina Senate primary campaign

AP News • 08月24日 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.

可信度 78% 操纵 10% 中立
GOP runoffs provide another test of Trump’s endorsement power: What’s at stake in Tuesday’s primaries in South Carolina and Oklahoma
GOP runoffs provide another test of Trump’s endorsement power: What’s at stake in Tuesday’s primaries in South Carolina and Oklahoma

Yahoo • 08月24日 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.

可信度 72% 操纵 10% 中立
What to expect in South Carolina’s special U.S. Senate primary runoff
What to expect in South Carolina’s special U.S. Senate primary runoff

AP News • 08月24日 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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2026年八月17日
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Rep Russell Fry backs Sen Darline Graham for US Senate
Rep Russell Fry backs Sen Darline Graham for US Senate

Fox News • 08月17日 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.

可信度 72% 操纵 32% 右派