Senator Darline Graham Secures GOP Primary Runoff Victory in South Carolina with President Trump's Endorsement
U.S. Senator Darline Graham has won the Republican special primary runoff in South Carolina against U.S. Representative Ralph Norman. The victory, called at 9:01 p.m. on Tuesday night, positions Graham to face Democrat Dr. Annie Andrews in the November general election. Graham's campaign received a significant boost from President Trump's endorsement and financial support from MAGA Inc. Her win comes despite initial criticism regarding her presence in Washington D.C. for Senate votes rather than engaging with South Carolina constituents, and a notable misstep in a debate where she stated, "National security is not my thing." Governor Henry McMaster, who initially appointed Graham to the Senate seat after the unexpected passing of her brother, the late Senator Lindsey Graham, joined her on stage to celebrate her primary success. Norman, in his concession speech, expressed his dismay over external PAC money spent against him and questioned President Trump's involvement in the race, though he pledged to suppo... 
