Darline Graham Takes Early Lead in South Carolina's 2026 Senate Special Primary
TL;DR
NBC News’ live update shows South Carolina’s 2026 Senate special primary led by Darline Graham with 32.7% of the vote (99% counted), followed by Ralph Norman at 24.6% and Russell Fry at 19.6%; with no candidate yet clearing a majority, a runoff is possible and the eventual nominee will face Democrat Annie Andrews in November. The race was triggered by the July death of Sen. Lindsey Graham, per the article.
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