Darline Graham and Ralph Norman advance to runoff in special GOP primary

By: Seanna Adcox

Outlets: South Carolina Daily Gazette

Published: August 12, 2026

Words: 1,105

Last Updated: 6 days, 10 hours ago

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COLUMBIA — A month after the death of Lindsey Graham, his younger sister advanced to a runoff against South Carolina’s 5th District congressman for the chance to succeed him in the U.S. Senate for the next six years.

Sen. Darline Graham led the 10-candidate field with about 33% of the votes when The Associated Press called it. Her lead held as vote-counting continued.

With almost 25% of the vote, U.S. Rep. Ralph Norman …

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