South Carolina GOP Senate Runoff Set as Graham Advances Over Norman

Appointed Sen. Darline Graham advanced to a Republican Senate runoff in South Carolina, facing Rep. Ralph Norman after a crowded first round. Trump endorsed Graham, but she finished behind rivals, triggering an Aug. 25 runoff to determine who will appear on the November ballot against Democrat Annie Andrews. The race tests Trump’s influence in the party, and the winner is heavily favored in a state where Democrats have not held a Senate seat since 1998; Graham’s brief tenure and relatively thin résumé were cited by some voters.