Darline Graham wins GOP nomination for next US Senate term following her brother’s death

By: Seanna Adcox

Outlets: South Carolina Daily Gazette

Published: August 26, 2026

Words: 1,689

Last Updated: 1 month, 3 weeks ago

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COLUMBIA — Voters elected Darline Graham to take her late brother’s place on November ballots, as the full backing of President Donald Trump helped overcome criticism of her political inexperience.

When The Associated Press called the GOP runoff election at 9:01 p.m., Graham had 52% of the vote over U.S. Rep. Ralph Norman, with 89% of votes counted.

Graham’s win ensures the first elected female U.S. senator from South Carolina will be sworn into office …

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