Darline Graham, Ralph Norman compete in rushed runoff today to replace late Sen. Lindsey Graham on ballot

Key Points:

• South Carolina Republicans will hold a runoff election Tuesday between Sen. Darline Graham and Rep. Ralph Norman to determine who will replace the late Sen. Lindsey Graham on the November ballot. Darline Graham was appointed to complete her brother's term but faces scrutiny over her lack of foreign policy experience.
• Darline Graham has focused her campaign on domestic issues like healthcare affordability, admitting she is "not that informed on national security," which raised concerns after a debate stumble on Taiwan and the South China Sea. She has yet to propose specific legislative plans despite already serving in the Senate.
• President Trump and GOP Sen. Tim Scott have endorsed Darline Graham, with Trump actively campaigning and his super PAC MAGA Inc investing heavily in her campaign. Meanwhile, Rep. Ralph Norman, a conservative House Freedom Caucus member, criticizes Graham's inexperience and has support from former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley.
• Norman portrays himself as an experienced conservative legislator and has previously broken with Trump by backing Haley's 2024 presidential bid, contrasting with Graham's alignment with Trump's endorsement. The winner will face Democrat Dr. Annie Andrews in a race in a predominantly Republican state.