Sen. Darline Graham wins GOP nomination for U.S. Senate in South Carolina
Darline Graham has secured the GOP nomination for the U.S. Senate in South Carolina following a primary runoff victory. Her campaign, heavily supported by President Trump, positions her as a political outsider running to honor her late brother, the former Senator Lindsey Graham.
Why it matters
This result solidifies the influence of the Trump-aligned wing of the Republican party in South Carolina and sets the stage for a high-profile general election matchup.
COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina Sen. Darline Graham has won the GOP nomination for the U.S. Senate, according to a race call by the Associated Press.
Her win came after an endorsement from President Trump, backing her for a full term in the seat formerly held by her brother, the late Sen. Lindsey Graham.
She beat Rep. Ralph Norman for the nomination in Tuesday's special election primary runoff after no candidate won the GOP special election primary outright earlier this month. She now faces Democratic nominee Annie Andrews, a pediatrician, in November in the heavily Republican state.
Trump had backed Graham, a political newcomer, as the interim replacement for her brother, who died from a heart condition on July 11 and South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster appointed Darline Graham to serve out the remainder of her brother's term.
Then Trump endorsed Graham to run for a full term.
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