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Darline Graham Advances to the Republican Senate Runoff in South Carolina
The New York Times • • nation
Key Points:
- Senator Darline Graham, sister of the late Senator Lindsey Graham, advanced to the special Republican primary runoff for South Carolina's Senate seat and will face Representative Ralph Norman on August 25.
- The runoff presents a contrast in experience: Ms. Graham is a political newcomer who has served only 28 days, while Mr. Norman is a five-term congressman and vice-chairman of the ultraconservative House Freedom Caucus.
- Despite having former President Trump's endorsement, Ms. Graham did not win the primary outright in a crowded field, which she acknowledged she expected.
- Ms. Graham emphasized her commitment to working hard for the seat and rejected claims that she inherited it, expressing her intention to listen to Republican voters ahead of the runoff.
- The race features few policy differences, with Ms. Graham broadly supporting Trump and the Republican Party line, while Mr. Norman is known for his hard-line conservative stance.
