South Carolina Republican Senate Special Primary WinnerDarline Graham Nordone

Darline Graham, With Push From Trump, Wins Senate Primary in South Carolina

Darline Graham Nordone Wins Runoff in South Carolina’s Special GOP Senate Primary

Live: Horry County, which includes Myrtle Beach, hugely turned out for Darline Graham. President Trump had told voters at a rally in the county last week to vote as if he were on the ballot. But Graham also made small gains across the rest of the state, as Ralph Norman failed to gain beyond the Upstate region, said Scott H. Huffmon, a professor of political science at Winthrop University in South Carolina and director of the Winthrop Poll.

Video: Darline Graham declares victory in South Carolina GOP Senate runoff. • •

Darline Graham wins Republican primary runoff in South Carolina

Live: 'I really hate it for the state': Ralph Norman reluctantly concedes to Darline Graham

Darline Graham wins GOP primary runoff to replace her late brother in US Senate

"Thank you, Lindsey, for your service to South Carolina and to this country. It's just not the same without you here." • • Darline Graham gets emotional remembering her late brother, Sen. Lindsey Graham, after winning South Carolina's GOP Senate primary runoff. • • Graham paid tribute to her brother's legacy and years of service as she moves forward in the race to fill the Senate seat he once held.

NEW: "I continue to miss Lindsey every day and there is still a big hole in my heart." • • Darline Graham addresses supporters after winning the South Carolina Senate runoff, advancing in the race to fill the seat held by her late brother, Sen. Lindsey Graham. • • Graham celebrates the victory as she looks to carry on her brother's legacy in the Senate.

“South Carolina Republicans, I humbly accept your nomination to serve as the Republican nominee for the United States Senate from the great state of South Carolina,” Sen. Darline Graham just declared at her watch party.

Trump Senate Pick Darline Graham Wins GOP Runoff in South Carolina

WATCH: @cbsnews Special Report: Darline Graham wins the South Carolina U.S. Senate Republican runoff:

News: Sen. Darline Graham has won the GOP nomination for Senate, filling the spot of her brother, the late-Sen. Lindsey Graham, on the ballot. • • She defeated Rep. Ralph Norman. She’ll now take on Democrat Annie Andrews in November. • • @MSNOWNews •

Darline Graham rides Trump endorsement to win GOP nomination for brother's South Carolina seat:

Rep. Ralph Norman concedes to Sen. Darline Graham but he's not happy about Trump's involvement on her behalf: "His policies are good, I never understood why he got in this race ... it is what it is I'll accept it" • • Also says "Democrats, they got what they wanted" • • "I accept it. I don't like it, but I accept it" • • Says he will support Graham "as best I can"

BREAKING: Darline Graham wins the South Carolina Senate runoff, advancing in the race to fill the seat held by her late brother, Sen. Lindsey Graham. • • Graham has vowed to continue her brother's work, previously saying, "I've gotta step in and carry on his legacy."

Live: Ralph Norman said he would call Darline Graham to congratulate her: “I will support her — Darline — as best I can.”

AP: Darline Graham clearly beats Ralph Norman in SC GOP Senate primary. • • She is winning by some 17,000 votes currently... which... is exactly the margin Horry County gave her, where the Trump rally happened. • • (As friends in SC point out - he can claim an even more clear role in her victory.)

[UPDATE] Sen. Darline Graham wins GOP primary runoff to replace her late brother in US Senate (first reported at 2026-08-25T11:35:35Z)

Darline Graham ekes out a win in South Carolina, according to the AP. • • Despite Trump's endorsement, Graham leads by less than 17,000 votes out of more than 343,000 total cast (with 92% in).

BREAKING: Darline Graham wins South Carolina GOP special Senate runoff, defeating Rep. Ralph Norman and handing Trump a major win • •

Trump-backed Darline Graham wins the Republican Senate runoff in South Carolina, defeating Rep. Ralph Norman in the race to succeed her late brother, Sen. Lindsey Graham. • • Graham is serving out the remainder of her brother’s term after being appointed to the seat following his death. Now, she moves one step closer to keeping it. • • President Trump endorsed Graham in the hard-fought GOP contest, putting his weight behind her as voters decided who will carry the Republican nomination into November.

Darline Graham wins South Carolina GOP Senate runoff

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Live: Darline Graham has won the special Republican Senate primary runoff in South Carolina, according to The Associated Press.

Live: Darline Graham, Backed By Trump, Wins Primary for Senate in South Carolina

Darline Graham, Backed By Trump, Wins Primary for Senate in South Carolina

Darline Graham wins South Carolina GOP Senate runoff

Sen. Darline Graham will win the special Republican Senate runoff in South Carolina, CNN’s Decision Desk projects, replacing her late brother, Sen. Lindsey Graham, on the general election ballot. • •

Live: Darline Graham projected to win South Carolina Republican

Darline Graham wins South Carolina’s GOP Senate primary runoff election for brother’s seat

WASHINGTON (@AP) - Darline Graham wins Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in South Carolina special primary election.

Darline Graham wins South Carolina Republican primary runoff for US Senate

WASHINGTON (AP) — Darline Graham wins Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in South Carolina special primary election.

Darline Graham wins Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in South Carolina special primary election

Darline Graham Wins South Carolina Republican Primary Runoff for US Senate - AP Projects

Darline Graham will defeat Ralph Norman in the #SCSEN Republican special primary runoff, CNN projects

Live: Darline Graham will win South Carolina GOP runoff for late brother's seat, CNN projects

Live: Sen. Darline Graham wins the Republican Senate primary runoff in South Carolina

BREAKING: Sen. Darline Graham defeats Rep. Ralph Norman in the South Carolina Senate GOP runoff, @NBCNews projects -- a major victory for President Trump who recruited, endorsed and campaigned for her following her brother Lindsey Graham’s death six weeks ago. • •

BREAKING: NBC News projects Darline Graham will win the GOP nomination for U.S. Senate in South Carolina.

Darline Graham Wins South Carolina Republican Primary Runoff for US Senate - NBC News Projects

Sen. Darline Graham wins the Republican Senate primary runoff in South Carolina

Trump tries to pull Darline Graham to victory in South Carolina

It was my Honor to welcome now Senator Darline Graham Nordone (The sister of the Late, Great Lindsey Graham!), from the Wonderful State of South Carolina, into the Oval Office. We have known each other for a long time — She is a spectacular person, and a true American Patriot. Lindsey was one of the greatest people and Senators I have ever known, and his sister shares his deep love of our Country, and the State of South Carolina. During her visit, I asked Darline, for the Good of our Nation, to run for the U.S. Senate in the Special Republican Primary on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. She accepted, as there is nobody better to honor the legacy of her beloved brother, Lindsey. Darline, who comes from an absolutely incredible family, has been a WINNER all of her life, and has my Complete and Total Endorsement in the Special Election for U.S. Senate in South Carolina. GET OUT AND VOTE FOR DARLINE — SHE WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN! President DONALD J. TRUMP Find your Voting Location here:

#SCSEN — Trump holding tele-rally tomorrow for Darline Graham, adding to his in-person rally for her Friday and the tele-rally he did for her before the special primary. The special primary runoff is Tuesday.

Trump, his clout on the line, stumps for Darline Graham in South Carolina

With his political capital on the line, Trump rallies for Darline Graham in South Carolina

Live: Gov. Henry McMaster says he’s endorsing Sen. Darline Graham in Senate runoff

Trump seeks to boost Darline Graham in South Carolina homestretch

#SCSEN: The South Carolina GOP all but confirms Trump is headed to Myrtle Beach on Friday to rally for Darline Graham:

#SCSEN: The South Carolina GOP all but confirms Trump is headed to Myrtle Beach on Friday to rally for Darline Graham:

SOUTH CAROLINA: GET OUT AND VOTE FOR DARLINE GRAHAM ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 25TH. DARLINE HAS MY COMPLETE AND TOTAL ENDORSEMENT — SHE WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN! President DONALD J. TRUMP

Live: NRSC Chair Tim Scott endorses Sen Darline Graham over Rep Ralph Northam ahead of runoff contest

Live: S.C. Sen. Tim Scott endorses Darline Graham in Senate primary

Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) announces he is backing Darline Graham in SC Senate GOP primary runoff. • • "After watching Darline Graham in the Senate and on the campaign trail, I’m confident she’s the real deal, Scott said in a statement, calling her a "conservative stalwart."

NRSC Chair Tim Scott endorses Darline Graham in the SC GOP Senate runoff: “ After watching Darline Graham in the Senate and on the campaign trail, I’m confident she’s the real deal.”

Live: Sen. Tim Scott says he voted for Sen. Darline Graham and endorses her in runoff

NRSC Chair and fellow South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott endorses Darline Graham in the runoff.

NEW: Sen. Darline Graham thanks President Trump for his support as she heads to a runoff for a full term in South Carolina: • • "I want to thank President Trump for his steadfast support and his complete and total endorsement means so much to me." • • "He knows that I will stand with him and fight for his agenda, just like Lindsey did."

Live: In South Carolina, Senator Darline Graham described the time since her brother died last month as difficult. “None of this has been comfortable for me,” she said, adding that while she was nervous awaiting the results on Tuesday, “I think I was always a little more nervous for Lindsey than myself.”

Live: Speaking to reporters in Columbia, S.C., Senator Darline Graham called this “a very emotional night” as she advanced to a runoff election. “Because I’m usually standing out here celebrating with Lindsey,” she said, “I know he’s looking down right now, smiling.”

Sen. Darline Graham (R-S.C.) just took the podium after advancing to the Senate GOP runoff. • • She reflected on the loss of her brother, who died a month ago today. • • “First, I want to say that this is a very emotional night because I'm usually standing here celebrating Lindsey. So I know he’s looking down right now smiling,” he said.

Live: Darline Graham faces an uphill battle in South Carolina Senate runoff

Live: It is unclear why Senator Darline Graham has not yet made remarks to news reporters gathered in Columbia, S.C. The Associated Press called her advancing to the runoff about an hour ago, and she has had a window to make the most of primetime television news coverage.

Live: Lindsey Graham's sister, Darline, advances to runoff in GOP battle for late senator's SC Senate seat

Sen. Darline Graham advances to Republican special primary runoff in South Carolina

Senator Darline Graham advances to runoff in South Carolina Republican primary

Lindsey Graham’s sister, Darline, advances to runoff in GOP battle for late senator’s SC Senate seat

Live: Darline Graham advances to the Republican Senate runoff in South Carolina

Live: Lindsey Graham's sister Darline advances to runoff in South Carolina Republican primary

Live: South Carolina Sen. Darline Graham will advance to GOP runoff for a full term, CNN projects

Live: Darline Graham advances to special GOP Senate primary runoff to replace late brother Lindsey Graham

Darline Graham, Sister of Late Senator Lindsey Graham, Advances to Run-Off in Republican Nomination for U.S. Senate in South Carolina - AP News

Live: Darline Graham projected to advance to South Carolina Senate GOP runoff

WASHINGTON (AP) — Darline Graham advances to Republican special primary runoff election for U.S. Senate in South Carolina

Live: WASHINGTON (AP) — Darline Graham advances to Republican special primary runoff election for U.S. Senate in South Carolina

Live: Appointed Sen. Darline Graham advances to GOP Senate primary runoff in South Carolina

Darline Graham, Sister of Late Senator Lindsey Graham, Advances to Run-Off in Republican Nomination for U.S. Senate in South Carolina - NBC News

Appointed Sen. Darline Graham advances to GOP Senate primary runoff in South Carolina

Darline Graham, Sister of Late Senator Lindsey Graham, Advances to Run-Off in Republican Nomination for U.S. Senate in South Carolina - Ddhq

Decision Desk HQ projects Darline Graham advances in SC US Senate Republican Special Election Primary • • #DecisionMade: 7:28 PM EDT

Live: Trump relied on Lindsey Graham in the Senate and has endorsed Darline Graham to replace him

It was my Honor to welcome now Senator Darline Graham Nordone (The sister of the Late, Great Lindsey Graham!), from the Wonderful State of South Carolina, into the Oval Office. We have known each other for a long time — She is a spectacular person, and a true American Patriot. Lindsey was one of the greatest people and Senators I have ever known, and his sister shares his deep love of our Country, and the State of South Carolina. During her visit, I asked Darline, for the Good of our Nation, to run for the U.S. Senate in the Special Republican Primary on Tuesday, August 11, 2026. She accepted, as there is nobody better to honor the legacy of her beloved brother, Lindsey. Darline, who comes from an absolutely incredible family, has been a WINNER all of her life, and has my Complete and Total Endorsement in the Special Election for U.S. Senate in South Carolina. GET OUT AND VOTE FOR DARLINE – SHE WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN! President DONALD J. TRUMP Find your Voting Location here:

Less than a month after stepping into her late brother Lindsey Graham’s Senate seat, Darline Graham is already fighting to keep it. • • She faces nine Republicans in South Carolina’s primary tomorrow after a bruising campaign that has drawn challenges from prominent conservatives. • • But Graham says she has no second thoughts about serving, and President Trump is putting his weight behind her with an endorsement and a rally to boost her campaign. | @markpmeredith

New- President Trump is considering backing Sen. Darline Graham in the South Carolina senate GOP primary to replace her brother on the November ballot, two sources familiar with the discussions tell me. Confirming @notus @reesejgorman • • Darline has been meeting this week with top Republican operatives as she weighs her decision. The filing window for the special Aug 11th GOP primary opens up on Tuesday July 21st and ends on July 28th. • • @CBSNews @CBSPolitics

Live: Darline Graham Nordone is the first senator from South Carolina to have graduated from a historically Black college or university (HBCU), according to South Car

Darline Graham is sworn in as senator to fill her brother Lindsey Graham’s seat • • Story with @brennanleach @frankthorp:

Reps. Clyburn & Joe Wilson among those on the Senate floor congratulating newly sworn-in Sen. Darline Graham • • Steve Witkoff & Jared Kushner watched from the gallery • • Bessent & Rubio were on the Senate floor