Sen. Darline Graham wins GOP nomination for U.S. Senate in South Carolina
In a major win for President Trump who went all in for the political newcomer, Sen. Darline Graham beat out longtime Congressman Ralph Norman in a special election primary runoff in South Carolina.
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- First observed by CurrentWire: ABC News · Aug 25, 2026 at 8:34 AM ET
- Coverage span: 12h 47m
- Coverage: 11 reports from 9 independent publications, 1 opinion piece
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Coverage
11 reports from 9 publications.
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NPRTier A
Sen. Darline Graham wins GOP nomination for U.S. Senate in South Carolina(opens original report in a new tab)CBS NewsTier B
Darline Graham wins South Carolina GOP Senate primary runoff, CBS News projects(opens original report in a new tab)Sen. Darline Graham, the late Lindsey Graham's sister, won the Republican Senate primary runoff in South Carolina on Tuesday night, CBS News projects. Jessi Mitchell anchors a special report. — CBS News
ABC NewsTier B
Darline Graham wins GOP runoff to replace brother on South Carolina ballot: AP(opens original report in a new tab)Graham said outsider status was a plus, while pointing to Trump’s backing. — ABC News
CBS NewsTier B
Sen. Darline Graham projected to win runoff in South Carolina GOP Senate primary(opens original report in a new tab)Sen. Darline Graham won the GOP Senate runoff in South Carolina on Tuesday night, CBS News projects, defeating Rep. Ralph Norman in the special primary to replace Graham's late brother, Sen. Lindsey Graham, on the… — CBS News
CNBCTier B
Sen. Darline Graham, Trump's pick for South Carolina Senate, wins GOP primary(opens original report in a new tab)Sen. Darline Graham on Tuesday defeated Rep. Ralph Norman, winning the GOP nomination for a South Carolina Senate seat. — CNBC
The GuardianTier B
South Carolina chooses Darline Graham as Republican nominee for US Senate(opens original report in a new tab)Darline Graham, sister of late Lindsey Graham and backed by Trump, overcomes concern about lack of experience South Carolina voters have chosen Darline Graham as the Republican nominee for US Senate, the seat formerly… — The Guardian
PoliticoTier B
Political newcomer Darline Graham wins South Carolina’s GOP Senate runoff(opens original report in a new tab)Her win in the snap primary to replace her late brother Lindsey Graham comes after President Donald Trump significantly boosted her campaign. — Politico
AxiosTier B
Darline Graham wins South Carolina GOP Senate runoff(opens original report in a new tab)Sen. Darline Graham , President Trump's endorsed candidate, won the Republican nomination Tuesday to fill the Senate vacancy created by her brother Lindsey Graham 's death, per the AP. Why it matters: The victory… — Axios
NBC NewsTier B
Sen. Darline Graham wins the Republican Senate primary runoff in South Carolina(opens original report in a new tab)NBC News projects that Graham, who was backed by Trump, defeated Rep. Ralph Norman to replace her late brother on the November ballot. — NBC News
The HillTier B
Graham wins GOP nod in South Carolina Senate primary runoff for late brother’s seat(opens original report in a new tab)Sen. Darline Graham (R-S.C.) is projected to win the South Carolina Republican primary runoff to replace her brother, the late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), on the November ballot, according to Decision Desk HQ. Lindsey… — The Hill
ABC NewsTier B
Darline Graham, Ralph Norman go head-to-head in South Carolina's GOP Senate runoff(opens original report in a new tab)U.S. Sen. Darline Graham and U.S. Rep. Ralph Norman face South Carolina voters yet again in a special Republican primary runoff to replace the late Lindsey Graham in the Senate — ABC News
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