In South Carolina, GOP Voters decide who they want to replace the late Sen. Lindsey Graham
South Carolina Republicans are voting in a primary to select a nominee for the U.S. Senate seat left vacant by the late Sen. Lindsey Graham. President Trump has endorsed Darline Graham, the appointed interim senator and sister of the deceased, but a crowded field means a runoff is possible.
Why it matters
This election will determine a key Republican Senate seat, potentially influencing the balance of power in the U.S. Senate and reflecting the ongoing impact of presidential endorsements in primary elections.
COLUMBIA, S.C.— South Carolina Republicans are voting Tuesday to decide who will be the Republican nominee to the U.S. Senate this November following the death of Sen. Lindsey Graham last month.
President Trump is backing Sen. Darline Graham, who was appointed by South Carolina's Gov. Henry McMaster last month to complete her late brother's term.
Yet some GOP voters say while they respect the president's endorsement, they're choosing other candidates in a crowded field, which raises the possibility that no single candidate will win the majority of the vote. If that happens, the primary heads to a runoff between the top two vote-getters on Aug. 25.
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