South Carolina GOP Senate primary heads to a runoff
Summary
Senator Darline Graham is heading to a runoff election in South Carolina's Republican Senate primary to replace the late Senator Lindsey Graham. The runoff will likely decide South Carolina’s next senator, with President Trump endorsing Graham and the Republican winner expected to face Democrat Annie Andrews in the November election.Key Facts
- No candidate won a majority in the Republican primary, triggering a runoff on August 25.
- Darline Graham advanced to the runoff but her opponent is not yet determined.
- President Trump endorsed Graham shortly after she entered the race.
- The Republican nominee is expected to have a strong advantage in the general election against Democrat Annie Andrews.
- Three top candidates leading the race are Darline Graham, Rep. Ralph Norman, and Rep. Russell Fry.
- Graham promotes herself as an outsider continuing her brother's work and supporting Trump’s policies.
- Norman emphasizes his conservative record and experience in Congress.
- Fry markets himself as a younger, next-generation conservative with Trump-aligned credentials.
- The runoff will show how much influence President Trump has with Republican voters in South Carolina.
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