Trump’s South Carolina Senate pick challenged as rivals push for a real choice
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Trump formally endorsed Darline Graham to run in South Carolina’s August 11, 2026 special Republican primary to replace the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, but a slate of challengers including Reps. Russell Fry and Ralph Norman has jumped in, arguing voters deserve a real choice rather than a coronation. Fry had earlier drawn Trump praise, yet the endorsement hasn’t guaranteed an easy path, underscoring a broader dynamic in which Trump’s backing does not always lock up the race in SC politics.
- Republicans defy Trump, jump into South Carolina Senate race despite his handpicked successor Fox News
- GOP Rep. Russell Fry jumps into South Carolina Senate race Politico
- Ralph Norman announces he’ll enter race to succeed Lindsey Graham in Senate CNN
- Trump endorsement won’t change Senate bid, Rep. Norman says NewsNation
- Norman throws hat in ring for Graham’s Senate seat The Hill
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