Darline Graham Wins South Carolina GOP Senate Runoff
Darline Graham, endorsed by President Trump, has won the Republican nomination for the Senate seat in South Carolina. She will face Democrat Annie Andrews in the November election, where she is expected to be heavily favored.
Darline Graham won the Republican nomination for the Senate seat in South Carolina on Tuesday. Graham, who was endorsed by President Trump, will face Democrat Annie Andrews in the November election. Graham's victory comes after she finished first in the August 11 primary, along with Rep. Ralph Norman, and the two advanced to the runoff. Graham's campaign benefited from Trump's endorsement and her temporary appointment to the seat by Governor Henry McMaster. She spent over $5 million on ads during the primary runoff, with one ad stating 'Stand with President Trump. Vote Darline Graham for Senate.'
Graham's opponent, Rep. Ralph Norman, argued that Republican voters should judge candidates by their records, presenting himself as a proven conservative. Norman posted on social media that 'South Carolina deserves a Senator who UNDERSTANDS Foreign Policy. I'm a PEACE THROUGH STRENGTH supporter! No more forever wars!' Graham's statement during a runoff debate that she was 'not that informed on national security' fueled questions about her readiness for the job.
Graham will be heavily favored against Democrat Annie Andrews in November, as Democrats have not won a U.S. Senate election in South Carolina since 1998. Graham's victory underscores Trump's continued sway with Republican voters and positions her as the odds-on favorite to win a full term in November.
Go Deeper
Who is Darline Graham?
Darline Graham is the sister of late Senator Lindsey Graham and has been appointed to serve temporarily in his seat. She is 62 years old and has been endorsed by President Trump.
What was the outcome of the Republican primary?
Darline Graham and Rep. Ralph Norman finished first and second in the primary and advanced to the runoff, as neither won the majority needed to secure the nomination outright.
How much did the candidates spend on ads?
The candidates spent a combined total of more than $5 million on ads during the primary runoff, according to AdImpact.
Who will Darline Graham face in the November election?
Darline Graham will face Democrat Annie Andrews in the November election, where she is expected to be heavily favored.
What is the significance of Darline Graham's victory?
Darline Graham's victory underscores President Trump's continued sway with Republican voters and positions her as the odds-on favorite to win a full term in November.
More politics
politicsLindsay Clancy Jury Receives Tuey-Rodriguez Charge
The jury in the Lindsay Clancy case has received a Tuey-Rodriguez charge after being deadlocked. A retired judge has commented on the potential impact
Sep 3
politicsCanada Faces Deadline in Trade Deal with United States
Canada is approaching a September 7 deadline for a trade deal with the United States. Expert Gary Mar has warned that Canada may face significant chal
Sep 2
politicsSupreme Court allows White House ballroom construction to proceed
The Supreme Court has ruled 5-4 to allow the construction of a White House ballroom to proceed. The decision comes after a lawsuit was filed by the Na
Sep 2