Darline Graham and Ralph Norman advance to SC Senate runoff

South Carolina Senate special election Darline Graham Ralph Norman Republican primary runoff Lindsey Graham successor

Darline Graham and U.S. Representative Ralph Norman have advanced to a Republican primary runoff for the U.S. Senate seat in South Carolina. The special election was held to fill the vacancy left by the death of Senator Lindsey Graham on July 11.

In a crowded field of 10 candidates, Darline Graham, who was appointed by Governor Henry McMaster to serve the remainder of her brother's term, led with approximately 32% to 33% of the vote. Rep. Ralph Norman secured the second spot with roughly 24% of the vote. Because no candidate achieved a majority, a runoff is scheduled for August 25.

President Donald Trump endorsed Darline Graham, describing her as the ideal candidate to carry on her brother's legacy. The winner of the August runoff will face Democratic nominee Annie Andrews in the November general election.

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[○ 1 SOURCE] Republican candidates Russell Fry and Ralph Norman each received approximately 23% of the vote. time.news
[● 5 SOURCES] The winner of the August 25 runoff will face Democrat Annie Andrews in the general election. www.nbcnews.com · time.news · www.gpkmedia.com · www.keysnews.com · wltreport.com
[● 15 SOURCES] Senator Lindsey Graham died on July 11 after suffering a tear in his aorta. jack1065.com · battlefordsnow.com · wtop.com · www.ksfr.org · forward.com · +10 more
[● 7 SOURCES] President Donald Trump encouraged Darline Graham to run and endorsed her candidacy. www.nbcnews.com · jack1065.com · battlefordsnow.com · cfjctoday.com · www.ksfr.org · +2 more
[DISPUTED] Darline Graham secured approximately 31% of the vote in the special primary. time.news · www.nbcnews.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Darline Graham will compete in a Republican primary runoff for the party nomination for a full term. www.nbcnews.com
[● 19 SOURCES] A runoff election is scheduled for August 25. www.nbcnews.com · time.news · slate.com · jack1065.com · battlefordsnow.com · +14 more
[● 14 SOURCES] Governor Henry McMaster appointed Darline Graham to serve the remainder of Lindsey Graham's term through early January. jack1065.com · battlefordsnow.com · cfjctoday.com · www.ksfr.org · wtop.com · +9 more
[● 8 SOURCES] The winner of the Aug. 25 runoff will face Democrat Annie Andrews in the general election. justthenews.com · www.nbcnews.com · wltreport.com · www.gpkmedia.com · www.keysnews.com · +3 more
[DISPUTED] Darline Graham secured approximately 32.7% of the vote in the special primary. justthenews.com · www.gpkmedia.com · www.keysnews.com · yourislandnews.com
[● 4 SOURCES] Rep. Russell Fry placed in the running for the second spot in the primary. justthenews.com · www.gpkmedia.com · www.nbcnews.com · www.europesays.com
[● 15 SOURCES] President Donald Trump endorsed Darline Graham's candidacy. www.gpkmedia.com · www.keysnews.com · www.nbcnews.com · wltreport.com · thesheffieldpress.com · +9 more