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Runoffs in the state are typically sleepy, but the Republican Senate contest between Darline Graham and Ralph Norman seemed to be drawing relatively high turnout.
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South Carolina Republican Senate runoff
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Darline Graham, who had been filling the remainder of her late brother Lindsey Graham's Senate term, won the Republican runoff and is now the party's nominee for the November general election; she is expected to be heavily favored.
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NYTimes – US NYT
South Carolina Election Becomes Test for Trump
Runoffs in the state are typically sleepy, but the Republican Senate contest between Darline Graham and Ralph Norman seemed to be drawing relatively high turnout.
Guardian
Darline Graham wins South Carolina GOP nomination to replace her late brother in US Senate – US politics live
NYTimes – US NYT
Graham, and Trump, Triumph: Six Takeaways From South Carolina’s Senate Runoff
President Trump went all in for Senator Darline Graham in a primary runoff on Tuesday. It worked, preserving his undefeated streak in Republican Senate primaries this year.
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TIME
Darline Graham Nordone Wins Runoff in South Carolina’s Special GOP Senate Primary
Nordone will face off against the Democratic nominee in the November election to succeed her late brother Lindsey Graham.
Guardian
South Carolina chooses Darline Graham as Republican nominee for US Senate
Darline Graham, sister of late Lindsey Graham and backed by Trump, overcomes concern about lack of experience South Carolina voters have chosen Darline Graham as the Republican nominee for US Senate, the seat formerly held by her late brother, Lindsey, on November’s ballot. Darline Graham, with Donald Trump’s full-throated support, overcame concern about her lack of legislative experience to beat five-term congressm…
NYTimes – US NYT
Darline Graham, Backed By Trump, Wins Primary for Senate in South Carolina
Ms. Graham, who is temporarily filling the seat long held by her late brother, Senator Lindsey Graham, prevailed in a runoff and will be heavily favored in November.
NYTimes – US NYT
5 Things to Know About Darline Graham, Trump-Backed South Carolina Senate Candidate
Ms. Graham is currently serving out the term of her late brother, Lindsey Graham. She has argued that her lack of political experience is a strength.
NYTimes – US NYT
5 Things to Know About Ralph Norman, South Carolina Senate Candidate
Mr. Norman, a five-term congressman, is a hard-line conservative running against the sister of the late Senator Lindsey Graham.
NYTimes – US NYT
When to Expect Results in South Carolina and Oklahoma’s Primary Runoff Elections
The results of primary runoff elections will likely be known by late Tuesday night, officials said.
NPR – Politics NPR
South Carolina U.S. senate runoff election will test Trump's endorsement
The primary runoff in South Carolina between Sen. Darline Graham and Rep. Ralph Norman is another test of President Trump's influence. He's backing Darline, sister of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham.
Guardian
Darline Graham and Ralph Norman head to South Carolina’s Senate runoff
Republican nominee to face Democrat Annie Andrews in midterm after rushed campaigns for Lindsey Graham’s seat Reese Boyd, the chair of the Horry county Republican party marveled on Monday afternoon at how little time Senator Darline Graham and Representative Ralph Norman have had to campaign for the Senate primary: “This is not the normal way of things.” “This is something that usually lasts at least, you know, the…
NYTimes – US NYT
What to Watch in Tuesday’s Primary Runoff Elections in South Carolina and Oklahoma
President Trump’s endorsement track record is on the line in two races, including the high-profile contest to succeed the late Senator Lindsey Graham.
NYTimes – US NYT
Trump Lays It on the Line for Darline Graham Ahead of South Carolina Runoff
The president rallied for the sister of Lindsey Graham in her South Carolina Senate run and pressured allies to endorse her. A super PAC run by his advisers has spent nearly $800,000 on her campaign. Will it be enough?
NYTimes – US NYT
Is Trump’s Endorsement of Darline Graham Enough in South Carolina Senate Runoff?
The president has made a big bet on a senator’s sister.
