Darline Graham and Ralph Norman Advance to South Carolina Senate Runoff

On August 12, 2026, Darline Graham and Ralph Norman advanced to a runoff in South Carolina's Republican U.S. Senate primary, according to CNN and other projections. The runoff will decide the party's nominee to succeed Lindsey Graham, whose seat is being contested. Darline Graham, the sister of the late Senator Lindsey Graham, is seeking to emerge from his shadow as she campaigns. The race is seen as a test of President Donald Trump's influence in the state, as he has weighed in on the contest.