Trump Rallies for Darline Graham in South Carolina Runoff

President Donald Trump campaigned in South Carolina for Sen. Darline Graham, who is facing Rep. Ralph Norman in a runoff to replace her late brother, Lindsey Graham, on the November ballot. At the rally, Trump urged Republicans to treat the midterms as if he were on the ballot.

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With Midterms Approaching, Trump Implores Republicans: Pretend I’m on the Ballot!

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President Trump was in South Carolina to stump for Darline Graham, sister of Lindsey. But his own political future was on his mind, too.

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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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NYT Published 22 August 2026

With Midterms Approaching, Trump Implores Republicans: Pretend I’m on the Ballot!

President Trump was in South Carolina to stump for Darline Graham, sister of Lindsey. But his own political future was on his mind, too.

CBS Published 22 August 2026

Trump campaigns with Darline Graham in South Carolina ahead of runoff

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