Darline Graham Loses Primary

Trump’s preferred candidate fell short in South Carolina’s GOP special primary.

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Trump’s Hold On Republicans Tested in Special Primary

Trump’s Hold on Republicans Tested in Race to Replace Lindsey Graham

Graham replacement hopefuls make final pitches before special election: Iran war, DSA, Flock cams and more

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South Carolina Republicans vote Tuesday in a special U.S. Senate primary triggered by Sen. Lindsey Graham’s death in July. Gov. Henry McMaster appointed Graham’s sister, state Sen. Darline Graham, to serve the final six months, and President Donald Trump endorsed her bid for a full six-year term. Graham faces a crowded GOP field that includes Reps. Russell Fry and Ralph Norman, who are challenging her experience and the value of Trump’s backing. Candidates have campaigned on Iran, immigration enforcement, federal spending, socialism and privacy concerns over Flock cameras.

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Endorsement FaltersLeft & Center

Donald Trump’s backing is not necessarily strong enough to carry Darline Graham through South Carolina’s special Republican Senate primary. Even MAGA-aligned voters may resist his endorsement and choose one of her challengers instead.