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Darline Graham wins South Carolina GOP nomination to replace her late brother in US Senate

Headline from The Columbian, from the development of Aug 25, 2026

Newest development Aug 26, 2026 · 2 reportsTrump knocks Ralph Norman for Nikki Haley endorsement after Darline Graham wins GOP runoff

COLUMBIA, S.C. — U.S. Sen. Darline Graham won the Republican nomination to replace her late brother on South Carolina’s general election ballot, notching another win for President Donald Trump after he threw his support behind the political novice.

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    Darline Graham wins South Carolina GOP nomination to replace her late brother in US Senate

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    Trump knocks Ralph Norman for Nikki Haley endorsement after Darline Graham wins GOP runoff

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  1. News Nation Now

    South Carolina runoff to test Trump's political influence (opens News Nation Now)

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    Darline Graham has differentiated herself from her brother, who was known for his outspoken stances on foreign policy.

  2. CBS News

    Darline Graham says she's focusing on affordability, doesn't offer up plan a day before runoff (opens CBS News)

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    Republican voters in South Carolina will head to the polls Tuesday in their state's special Senate primary runoff between Darline Graham and Ralph Norman. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has more.

  3. Just the News

    Darline Graham triumph in South Carolina reasserts Trump dominance over GOP, confounds critics (opens Just the News)

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    Graham notably won Horry County, which includes Myrtle Beach, by a wide margin, seemingly supporting the idea that Trump’s rally successfully whipped up support.

  4. The Hill

    Darline Graham dodges when asked if she would've certified 2020 election (opens The Hill)

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    Sen. Darline Graham (R-S.C.) on Monday refused to say whether she would have voted to certify the 2020 presidential election, as the Republican looks to secure a win in South Carolina’s GOP Senate runoff this week.

  5. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Darline Graham wins Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in South Carolina special primary election (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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

  6. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Sen. Darline Graham wins GOP primary runoff to replace her late brother in US Senate (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    U.S. Sen. Darline Graham has won the Republican nomination to replace her late brother Lindsey Graham on South Carolina’s general election ballot

  7. Triblive

    Sen. Darline Graham wins GOP primary runoff to replace her late brother in U.S. Senate (opens Triblive)

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    COLUMBIA — U.S. Sen. Darline Graham won the Republican nomination on Tuesday to replace her late brother Lindsey Graham on South Carolina’s general election ballot.

  8. The Columbian

    Darline Graham wins South Carolina GOP nomination to replace her late brother in US Senate (opens The Columbian)

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    COLUMBIA, S.C. — U.S. Sen. Darline Graham won the Republican nomination to replace her late brother on South Carolina’s general election ballot, notching another win for President Donald Trump after he threw his support behind the political novice.

  9. WSAV-TV

    Darline Graham wins GOP Senate runoff, sets up November showdown (opens WSAV-TV)

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    COLUMBIA, S.C. (WSAV) — A closely watched South Carolina Senate runoff is now over and the republican nominee is set for November. Darline Graham, the sister of the late Senator Lindsey Graham, beat Congressman Ralph Norman, with her biggest support coming from the Lowcountry.

  10. The Guardian

    Darline Graham wins South Carolina GOP nomination to replace her late brother in US Senate – US politics live (opens The Guardian)

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    Sister of late Lindsey Graham, who has been backed by Trump, overcomes concern about lack of experience to win place on November ballot South Carolina chooses Darline Graham as Republican nominee for US Senate One of the oldest abortion rights groups in the US is endorsing Troy Jackson, the Democrat…

  11. NBC News

    Darline Graham Wins South Carolina GOP Senate Primary Runoff (opens NBC News)

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    Trump-backed Darline Graham beat Ralph Norman to win the Republican senate nomination as she looks to secure a full six-year term to replace her late brother Lindsey Graham. Meanwhile, there was a new development in the Alaska senate race that could have implications for the general election in Nove…

  12. CBS News

    Darline Graham, Trump's pick to replace Lindsey Graham, moves on in South Carolina Senate race (opens CBS News)

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    Sen. Darline Graham is projected to defeat Rep. Ralph Norman in South Carolina's Republican Senate runoff. CBS News' Anthony Salvanto has more on this and other races.

  13. CBS News

    How Darline Graham took the South Carolina Republican Senate runoff (opens CBS News)

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    Sen. Darline Graham is projected to win the Republican runoff for Senate in South Carolina. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe analyzes her performance.

  14. The American Conservative

    Darline Graham Wins SC GOP Senate Primary (opens The American Conservative)

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    State of the Union: The late Sen. Lindsey Graham’s sister will face Annie Andrews in the general election.

  15. FOX8 WGHP

    Darline Graham wins South Carolina GOP runoff election (opens FOX8 WGHP)

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    SOUTH CAROLINA (QUEEN CITY NEWS) -- Senator Darline Graham has beaten out Congressman Ralph Norman in the runoff for her late brother's U.S. Senate seat, according to the Associated Press. The two advanced from a special primary two weeks ago, narrowing the field to just two candidates.

  16. Courthouse News Service

    Darline Graham rides Trump backing to win South Carolina GOP race for late brother’s Senate seat (opens Courthouse News Service)

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    The political newcomer, sister of late Senator Lindsey Graham, bested a five-term congressman.

  17. CBS News

    Darline Graham thanks Trump in her primary victory speech (opens CBS News)

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    Republican voters in South Carolina have chosen Sen. Darline Graham as their Senate nominee. CBS News' Zak Hudak has the latest.

  18. The Week

    Darline Graham wins South Carolina GOP runoff (opens The Week)

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    Graham defeated hard-right challenger Rep. Ralph Norman

  19. PBS NewsHour

    Darline Graham wins South Carolina GOP nomination to replace her late brother in U.S. Senate (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    U.S. Sen. Darline Graham won the Republican nomination to replace her late brother on South Carolina's general election ballot, notching another win for President Donald Trump after he threw his support behind the political novice.

  20. Deseret News

    Darline Graham snags Republican nomination for South Carolina Senate race in big win for Trump (opens Deseret News)

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    Sen. Darline Graham, R-S.C., won the primary runoff to secure the Republican nomination in South Carolina’s Senate race, notching a major win for President Donald Trump who helped drive her to victory. Graham — who was appointed to the Senate in July after the unexpected death of her brother, the la…

  21. GOP Daily Brief

    Darline Graham, Backed By Trump, Wins South Carolina GOP Senate Runoff To Succeed Late Brother (opens GOP Daily Brief)

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    Every primary season, the same tired question resurfaces in Washington: does a Trump endorsement still move the needle? Pundits and Beltway analysts keep predicting the...

  22. CBS News

    Trump knocks Ralph Norman for Nikki Haley endorsement after Darline Graham wins GOP runoff (opens CBS News)

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    South Carolina Sen. Darline Graham defeated Rep. Ralph Norman in the Republican runoff for the late Lindsey Graham's Senate seat on Tuesday. CBS News chief Washington analyst Robert Costa joins to discuss.

  23. Washington Examiner

    South Carolina Senate runoff shows 2028 GOP primary may be up for grabs (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Sen. Darline Graham Nordone’s (R-SC) narrow special election runoff victory is giving South Carolina political strategists reason to believe the critical early presidential primary state could be wide open in 2028. Graham Nordone defeated Rep. Ralph Norman (R-SC) 52.5% to 47.

  24. Independent Journal Review

    Trump Endorsement Secures Darline Graham Victory in South Carolina Runoff (opens Independent Journal Review)

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    Darline Graham won the South Carolina Senate runoff with Trump's backing, beating Rep. Ralph Norman by 5 points despite national security concerns.

  25. Washington Examiner

    What Darline Graham’s win means for the GOP (opens Washington Examiner)

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    WHAT DARLINE GRAHAM’S WIN MEANS FOR THE GOP. It was hard to predict exactly how the runoff to choose the new Republican Senate candidate from South Carolina would work out. The whole process unfolded remarkably quickly following the unexpected death of Sen. Lindsey Graham on July 11.

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