Senator Darline Graham advances to runoff in South Carolina Republican primary
Senator Darline Graham, appointed to fill her late brother Lindsey Graham's seat, secured a spot in the Republican runoff for South Carolina's special Senate primary. She held a narrow lead over fellow candidates, including Congressman Russell Fry, Congressman Ralph Norman, and former Governor Mark Sanford. Graham's campaign highlights endorsements from Donald Trump, Governor Henry McMaster, and Senate Majority Leader John Thune.
- ▪Graham advanced to a runoff after leading a close primary race among four Republican contenders.
- ▪Her campaign emphasizes a recent endorsement from Donald Trump and support from South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster and Senate Majority Leader John Thune.
- ▪Opponents such as Fry, Norman, and Sanford have criticized her appointment and highlighted their own policy positions, including the Save America Act and fiscal stewardship.
6 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 2 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 3 lean left, 2 right.
- ▪ Darline Graham, Ralph Norman Advance to South Carolina GOP Senate Primary Runoff — RedState
- ▪ South Carolina GOP Senate showdown heads to runoff in race to succeed Lindsey Graham — Fox News
- ▪ South Carolina GOP Senate primary heads to a runoff — Axios
- ▪ Darline Graham advances to the Republican Senate runoff in South Carolina — NYT — Politics
- ▪ 5 Things to Know About Russell Fry, Republican Senate Candidate in South Carolina — NYT — US
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Darline Graham speaks at a South Carolina Republican Senate candidate stump event in Lexington on 1 August 2026. Photograph: Meg Kinnard/APView image in fullscreenDarline Graham speaks at a South Carolina Republican Senate candidate stump event in Lexington on 1 August 2026. Photograph: Meg Kinnard/APUS midterm elections 2026Senator Darline Graham advances to runoff in South Carolina special primaryLindsey Graham’s sister, appointed to replace the Republican, held a narrow lead in the Senate primary Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email George ChidiTue 11 Aug 2026 20.29 EDTLast modified on Tue 11 Aug 2026 20.32 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleSenator Darline Graham, appointed to complete the Senate term of her late brother, Lindsey Graham of South Carolina has advanced to…
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