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Trump-backed Darline Graham, Lindsey Graham’s sister, is in a high-stakes South Carolina Senate runoff against Rep. Ralph Norman, as Trump’s endorsement tests its influence amid GOP divisions and Norman’s momentum.
The article argues that David Jolly could win Florida’s governor race despite Byron Donalds’ money and Trump endorsement due to three factors: Trump’s waning influence may hurt Donalds in a general election; Donalds’ own unfavorable-to-favorable ratings and weaker performance in rural counties signal vulnerabilities; and Democrat Angie Nixon’s Senate bid could boost turnout among Democrats and progressives, especially in North Florida, helping Jolly as he frames himself as a moderate alternative.
During the sole SC GOP Senate runoff debate, Darline Graham admitted she’s not informed on national security when pressed on Taiwan and the South China Sea, highlighting a vulnerability despite Trump’s support. She defended her military backing but noted a gap in foreign-policy experience compared with her brother Lindsey Graham’s advisory role to Trump. Her opponent, Rep. Ralph Norman, touts conservative credentials as the runoff nears, with Trump planning to campaign in Myrtle Beach.
Wyoming Republicans nominated state Sen. Eric Barlow, a former House Speaker, to run for governor in November after a four-way primary; he will face Democrat Kenneth Casner, with Megan Degenfelder finishing second behind him despite a Trump endorsement. Republicans hold every statewide office, giving Barlow a built-in advantage in a deeply red state as other open races on the ballot also shape the slate.
Newly appointed South Carolina Senate candidate Darline Graham said she isn’t “that informed on national security” during a debate, while pledging support for the military; she’s in a runoff against Rep. Ralph Norman, carrying Trump’s endorsement, and her profile rises as she leans on her late brother Lindsey Graham’s legacy amid foreign‑policy questions like Taiwan and the South China Sea.
Trump-backed Rep. Harriet Hageman won Wyoming's Republican Senate primary in an open-seat race, advancing to the general election to replace retiring Sen. Cynthia Lummis in a deep-red state after securing Trump's endorsement and defeating a field of four opponents.
Florida’s governor race is set after GOP Rep. Byron Donalds won his primary with strong Trump backing and no endorsement from DeSantis, while former Rep. David Jolly captured the Democratic nomination on a more centrist path and tapped Gwen Graham as running mate, signaling a high-stakes general election that could test Trump’s influence and DeSantis’ waning clout in a ruby-red state.
Darline Graham Nordone, Lindsey Graham’s sister, is running to fill the late senator’s South Carolina seat with President Trump’s endorsement, amid skepticism about her outsider status and whether she’d be a caretaker. She competes against Ralph Norman, Russell Fry, and Mark Sanford in a GOP primary that could require a runoff on Aug. 25 if no candidate clears 50%. Democrats back Annie Andrews for November, and the race is still considered solidly Republican per Cook Political Report.
Following the death of Sen. Lindsey Graham, South Carolina conducts a compressed special primary to select his replacement, featuring about 10 Republican candidates and interim appointee Darline Graham; if no candidate wins a majority, a runoff is possible on August 25, with the winner facing Democrat Annie Andrews in November. Trump has endorsed Darline, highlighting the state’s fiercely independent, retail-politics style.
Paula Copenhaver, backed by Trump, won Indiana Senate District 23's Republican primary after a months-long recount that flipped the result, ousting incumbent Spencer Deery as several ballots were discounted for clerical issues; Deery plans to appeal to the state Court of Appeals while Copenhaver prepares for the general election.
Trump’s endorsement of Darline Graham for Lindsey Graham’s Senate seat in South Carolina suggests a likely runoff with Rep. Ralph Norman; Trump says the U.S. will pressure Iran economically rather than pursue a rapid military resolution, amid Tehran’s demands over the Strait of Hormuz. At the same time, nearly 100 large wildfires across the U.S. are straining firefighting resources, with about 3.6 million acres burned.
South Carolina’s special Senate primary to replace the late Lindsey Graham features a crowded field led by Darline Graham, with Trump endorsements potentially shaping a likely runoff against Russell Fry or Ralph Norman; the race echoes the governor’s race dynamics and serves as a test of how far the president’s backing can carry a candidate in a state famed for tough GOP contests, while Evette’s experience underscores that endorsements alone may not win the day.
Trump-backed Rep. Andy Ogles loses Tennessee’s GOP primary amid controversies including a probe into campaign finance and past anti-Muslim remarks, underscoring the ongoing influence of Trump endorsements in competitive races.
Trump-endorsed incumbent Andy Ogles lost Tennessee’s Republican primary to Charlie Hatcher, despite near-total results and late support from Donald Trump. Hatcher leads by about 6.6 points and will face Democrat Chaz Molder in November, in a district redrawn to favor Republicans; Ogles’s anti-Muslim statements drew widespread condemnation and contrasted with Hatcher’s pro-Trump stance.
Rep. Andy Ogles lost Tennessee’s GOP primary to former state Agriculture Commissioner Charlie Hatcher, despite Trump’s endorsement; Hatcher benefited from establishment backing (Gov. Bill Lee, former Gov. Bill Haslam, Sonny Perdue) and a heavy pro-clean energy ad push, outspending Ogles amid controversy and a DOJ investigation, setting up a likely general-election race in the deep-red district.