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Rep. Ralph Norman is refusing to actively campaign for Sen. Darline Graham in South Carolina’s tight Senate race, despite pledging to vote for her. Fellow Republicans are pressuring him to speak out, while a write-in movement and conservative defections threaten to cost the GOP a traditionally safe seat.
Ralph Norman, the South Carolina congressman who lost the Republican Senate runoff to Darline Graham, publicly criticized President Donald Trump for intervening in the race. Norman called Trump's endorsement and spending 'shocking,' arguing the president should not have meddled in a state primary. Trump's super PAC, MAGA Inc., spent over $827,000 on pro-Graham outreach, and the president held a rally in Myrtle Beach. Graham won the runoff with 52.4% of the vote and is now the GOP nominee for the Senate seat previously held by her late brother, Lindsey Graham.
Darline Graham won the South Carolina Republican Senate primary runoff on August 25, 2026, defeating Rep. Ralph Norman 52.5% to 47.5%. The victory, secured by Donald Trump’s direct intervention, marks a significant win for the president after a month of endorsement losses. Graham, who entered politics only six weeks ago to fill her late brother Lindsey Graham’s seat, is now the overwhelming favorite to win the general election in November. Trump’s super PAC, MAGA Inc., spent over $800,000 on voter outreach, while his in-person rally in Myrtle Beach boosted turnout and support in the Pee Dee region. Despite Graham’s lack of experience and gaffes, including admitting national security was 'not my thing,' the result reinforces Trump’s ability to swing primary outcomes among Republican base voters, even as his overall favorability remains low.
Darline Graham won the South Carolina Republican Senate primary runoff with 52.5% of the vote, defeating Rep. Ralph Norman (47.5%). The narrow victory, secured by 18,069 votes, marks a significant political win for President Donald Trump, who heavily endorsed Graham after her brother, Sen. Lindsey Graham, died in July. Graham will now face Democrat Annie Andrews in November.
Darline Graham’s admission that she is not informed on national security has intensified the South Carolina Senate runoff against Ralph Norman. While President Trump and Sen. Tim Scott defend her as a loyal ally, critics argue her inexperience exposes the limits of presidential endorsements in a competitive primary.
Darline Graham, a political novice appointed to fill her late brother Lindsey Graham’s Senate seat, faces Rep. Ralph Norman in an Aug. 25 special runoff. Despite President Trump’s heavy endorsement and financial support, Graham’s lack of experience and recent debate gaffe on national security have turned the race into a toss-up. Experts are divided on whether Trump’s influence or voter fatigue will decide the outcome, with low turnout expected in the third Republican primary in two months.
President Donald Trump has heavily invested in the South Carolina Senate runoff, spending nearly $800,000 via his super PAC and holding a personal rally to support appointed Senator Darline Graham. Facing challenger Ralph Norman, Graham’s lack of prior office experience and a recent debate gaffe regarding Taiwan have raised questions about whether Trump’s endorsement can overcome local skepticism. The race serves as a critical test of the president’s influence in a state where his preferred candidates have recently lost.
Darline Graham and Ralph Norman face off in a compressed 45-day South Carolina Senate runoff on August 25, a contest that serves as a critical test of President Trump’s influence over Republican voters ahead of the midterms.
Despite a major rally with President Trump and significant spending from MAGA Inc., Darline Graham faces skepticism from some Republican voters in South Carolina’s upcoming runoff. Concerns stem from her recent debate comments dismissing national security expertise, which rivals and undecided voters cite as a critical weakness. While Trump defended her honesty, the race against incumbent Ralph Norman remains tight, with voters weighing her lack of elected experience against his age and perceived disloyalty.
President Donald Trump’s super PAC, MAGA Inc., spent over $827,000 on voter outreach for Senator Darline Graham ahead of a Tuesday runoff against Representative Ralph Norman. This marks the first major expenditure from the group’s $400 million war chest for a candidate this cycle. The spending follows a high-profile rally by Trump in Myrtle Beach and endorsements from Governor Henry McMaster. Graham, a political newcomer appointed to her late brother Lindsey Graham’s seat, faces a tough contest against Norman, a nine-year congressman who has occasionally clashed with the president on spending issues.
Sen. Tim Scott publicly endorsed Darline Graham ahead of the Aug. 25 South Carolina Senate runoff, calling her 'the real deal' despite her admission of limited national security expertise. Graham, a political novice appointed after her brother Lindsey’s death, faces Rep. Ralph Norman in a closely watched contest backed by President Trump.
President Trump is staking his political credibility on the August 25 runoff in South Carolina, where he is pushing for the appointment of Darline Graham to secure a full six-year Senate term. Despite a damaging debate performance where Graham admitted she was not informed on national security, Trump held a rally to rally support, urging voters to 'pretend' he is on the ballot. The race pits Graham against Rep. Ralph Norman, with early indicators showing significant resistance among core GOP voters who view the endorsement as an overreach.
President Trump campaigned in Myrtle Beach to support Sen. Darline Graham in the South Carolina Senate runoff, while former Gov. Mark Sanford endorsed her rival, Rep. Ralph Norman. The race is defined by Graham’s debate admission that she is 'not that informed' on national security, which some view as a strategic move to highlight her newcomer status, while others see it as a catastrophic blunder.
Former South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford endorsed Rep. Ralph Norman in the Republican Senate runoff, opposing President Trump's backing of Sen. Darline Graham. Sanford cited fiscal concerns and Norman's experience, while Graham's campaign faced scrutiny over a recent foreign policy gaffe. The runoff occurs on August 25, with the winner facing Democrat Annie Andrews in November.
President Donald Trump is holding a high-profile rally in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, to support Sen. Darline Graham ahead of a Tuesday runoff against Rep. Ralph Norman. The visit follows a contentious debate where Graham admitted she was 'not that informed' about national security issues like Taiwan and the South China Sea. While the White House insists Trump’s endorsement is decisive, several Republican leaders and strategists are openly questioning his choice, with some critics labeling the candidacy a 'nepotism experiment.' The race highlights a growing rift within the party over whether Trump’s influence can override local voter sentiment in a deep-red state.