Results Expected from South Carolina and Oklahoma Primary Runoff Elections

The results of primary runoff elections in South Carolina and Oklahoma are expected to be known by late Tuesday night, according to election officials. The runoff elections will select nominees in three races, including two Republican contests that are anticipated to produce strong candidates for the November elections. Polling places in South Carolina will close at 7 p.m. Eastern time, where voters are participating in the Republican primary runoff for the U.S. Senate seat previously held by the late Lindsey Graham. Although results from the initial voting earlier this month were reported quickly, officials have indicated that the runoff results may take slightly longer to arrive. The board of state canvassers is set to certify the results no later than September 9. In Oklahoma, Republican voters are casting ballots in a primary runoff for governor, while Democratic voters are participating in a primary runoff for Senate. Polls in Oklahoma will close at 7 p.m. local time (8 p.m. Eastern). Election officials expect results to be available shortly after polls close, with the final tally to be certified by 5 p.m. local time on September 1.