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Trump brings a last-minute rally boost to Darline Graham in South Carolina's US Senate race

Headline from WCBD News 2, from the development of Oct 21, 2026

Newest development Oct 22, 2026 · 2 reportsFists fly in S.C. as Trump tries to rally unenthusiastic voters behind Darline Graham

PENDLETON, S.C. (AP) — President Donald Trump traveled to South Carolina on Wednesday to boost U.S. Sen. Darline Graham, whose stumbles in her first campaign since replacing her late brother have Democratic voters hopeful — but not necessarily optimistic — that their candidate can break Republicans'…

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    Trump brings a last-minute rally boost to Darline Graham in South Carolina's US Senate race

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    Fists fly in S.C. as Trump tries to rally unenthusiastic voters behind Darline Graham

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  1. MS Now

    ‘There’s a lot of worry:’ GOP sounds the alarm about Darline Graham as Trump swoops in — again (opens MS Now)

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    Trump rallies in Clemson on Wednesday as Republicans pour millions into a seat they once considered safe, days after he undercut Graham’s signature achievement.

  2. News Nation Now

    Trump takes midterm blitz to South Carolina to boost Sen. Graham (opens News Nation Now)

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    Polling shows Sen. Darline Graham leading Annie Andrews, 46.2% to 43.9%.

  3. WCBD News 2

    Trump brings a last-minute rally boost to Darline Graham in South Carolina's US Senate race (opens WCBD News 2)

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    PENDLETON, S.C. (AP) — President Donald Trump traveled to South Carolina on Wednesday to boost U.S. Sen. Darline Graham, whose stumbles in her first campaign since replacing her late brother have Democratic voters hopeful — but not necessarily optimistic — that their candidate can break Republicans'…

  4. WDIO Duluth

    The Latest: Trump brings last-minute rally boost to Darline Graham in South Carolina US Senate race (opens WDIO Duluth)

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    President Donald Trump will visit South Carolina to boost U.S. Sen. Darline Graham, whose stumbles in her first campaign since replacing her late brother have Democratic voters hopeful their candidate can break Republicans’ grip on the state.

  5. KOB 4

    The Latest: Trump rallies for Darline Graham in South Carolina’s US Senate race (opens KOB 4)

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    President Donald Trump is in South Carolina to boost U.S. Sen. Darline Graham, whose stumbles in her first campaign since replacing her late brother have Democratic voters hopeful that their candidate can break Republicans’ grip on the state.

  6. The Hill

    Watch live: Trump rallies with Graham in South Carolina (opens The Hill)

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    President Trump will rally with Sen. Darline Graham (R) in South Carolina on Wednesday night, seeking to boost a political newcomer he personally backed to replace her brother. Graham is favored to win the race but faces a surprisingly strong challenge from Democrat Annie Andrews, a pediatrician.

  7. PBS NewsHour

    Trump will speak at South Carolina midterm rally for Sen. Darline Graham as early voting begins (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    President Donald Trump will visit South Carolina on Wednesday to boost Graham, whose stumbles in her first campaign since replacing her late brother have Democratic voters hopeful — but not necessarily optimistic — that their candidate can break Republicans' grip on the state.

  8. Al Jazeera

    Trump heads to South Carolina to boost Senator Darline Graham in race (opens Al Jazeera)

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    The race between the sister of late Senator Lindsey Graham and Democrat Annie Andrews has tightened in deep-red state.

  9. The Daily Signal

    Trump Fights GOP Apathy in Deep Red South Carolina (opens The Daily Signal)

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    South Carolina Republicans hope President Donald Trump’s Wednesday night visit can tamp down disappointment in the base over the choice of candidate, GOP strategists tell the Daily Signal. Sen. Darline Graham is up just 2.7 percentage points over Democrat Dr. Annie Andrews in the U.S.

  10. Washington Examiner

    WATCH LIVE: Trump stumps for Sen. Darline Graham in South Carolina (opens Washington Examiner)

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    President Donald Trump is holding a rally in South Carolina Wednesday evening to boost Sen. Darline Graham (R-SC) and other GOP candidates down the ballot. Trump is expected to speak around 7 p.m. Eastern at Clemson University’s T. Ed Garrison Arena in Pendleton.

  11. Bloomberg

    Trump Stumps for Darline Graham in Reliably Red South Carolina (opens Bloomberg)

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    President Donald Trump returned to South Carolina on Wednesday to bolster Darline Graham, whose campaign for a 6-year US Senate term representing the conservative state has become unexpectedly tight.

  12. NOTUS

    Trump Props Up Graham in Last-Minute Push in South Carolina Senate Race (opens NOTUS)

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    Democrat Annie Andrews said Graham's need for Trump's visit shows she's losing.

  13. The College Fix

    At Clemson, Trump stumps for Darline Graham amid rowdy protests, dissatisfaction with close Senate race (opens The College Fix)

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    CLEMSON, S.C. — President Donald Trump gave a stump speech for Republican Darline Graham near Clemson University on Wednesday night to help the sister of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham win her brother’s seat come November.

  14. MS Now

    Fists fly in S.C. as Trump tries to rally unenthusiastic voters behind Darline Graham (opens MS Now)

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    President Trump traveled to South Carolina to boost Sen. Darline Graham — the second time in as many months — but some of his supporters remain unenthusiastic or undecided about her candidacy.

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