Sen. Darline Graham Wins South Carolina GOP Senate Race, Defeating Rep. Ralph Norman Sen. Darline Graham secured victory in South Carolina’s Republican Senate primary runoff, defeating Rep. Ralph Norman, according to NBC News projections. The win marks a significant milestone for President Donald Trump, who had actively endorsed and campaigned for Graham following the death of her brother, Sen. Lindsey Graham, six weeks prior. With nearly all votes counted, Graham led Norman by approximately 52% to 48%, a result that solidified her position as the Republican nominee for the November general election. At her election night celebration in Columbia, Graham honored her late brother, acknowledging his enduring influence on her campaign. She expressed gratitude toward Trump for his support, stating, “Our victory would not have been possible without you,” and emphasized South Carolina’s alignment with Trump’s political base. “Mr. President, Lindsey truly loved you and viewed you as one of his closest friends,” she said, reflecting on her brother’s legacy. Norman, meanwhile, conceded the race in Rock Hill, acknowledging the state’s decision while criticizing Trump’s involvement. “I really hate it for the state,” he said, though he admitted the outcome was inevitable. He praised Trump’s policies but questioned the rationale for his support in the race, noting, “I never understood why he got in this race.” Despite the tension, Norman pledged to call Graham and accept the results. Trump’s campaign for Graham was central to the race, with the president holding in-person and virtual rallies to bolster her candidacy. His allies also launched a late-stage $830,000 push via a super PAC, amplifying her visibility.#donald_trump #south_carolina #lindsey_graham #sen_darline_graham #rep_ralph_norman
