NewsWPLG Local 10 – PoliticsAugust 25, 2026Miami-Dade
Darline Graham and Ralph Norman compete in South Carolina special GOP Senate primary runoff
U.S. Senator Darline Graham and U.S. Representative Ralph Norman faced voters in a special Republican primary runoff to determine who will replace the late Lindsey Graham in the U.S. Senate. The contest, which concluded with polls closing Tuesday, featured significant financial backing from outside groups, including nearly $830,000 from a pro-Trump super PAC for Graham and over $700,000 from groups aligned with Nikki Haley for Norman.
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The outcome of this special primary determines the Republican nominee for a U.S. Senate seat in South Carolina, a state where the party holds a significant electoral advantage.
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Who's Mentioned
personNikki Haley“Former South Carolina Governor who supported Ralph Norman.”personDarline Graham“Interim U.S. Senator and candidate for the Republican nomination.”personRalph Norman“U.S. Representative and candidate for the Republican nomination.”personJim DeMint“Former U.S. Senator who endorsed Ralph Norman.”personRick Scott“U.S. Senator from Florida who endorsed Ralph Norman.”personMike Lee“U.S. Senator from Utah who endorsed Ralph Norman.”personAnnie Andrews“Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate seat.”personLindsey Graham“Late U.S. Senator whose seat is being filled.”organizationMAGA Inc.“Super PAC supporting Donald Trump that contributed to Darline Graham.”organizationTurning Point Action“Conservative youth movement that endorsed Ralph Norman.”personDonald Trump“Former President who endorsed Darline Graham.”