<img alt="President Donald Trump listens to U.S. Sen. Darline Graham during a campaign rally on August 21, 2026 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. President Trump traveled to South Carolina to support Graham ahead of Tuesday" src="https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims3/default/strip/false/crop/6000x4000+0+0/resize/6000x4000!/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fde%2F70%2Ff6459f9c453d8c75783f2d29876c%2Fgettyimages-2291477064.jpg" /><p>In a special election primary runoff in South Carolina, Sen. Darline Graham secured the GOP nomination, defeating Congressman Ralph Norman. This election was notable for the support Graham received from President Trump, who campaigned for her ahead of the runoff.</p><p>(Image credit: Win McNamee)</p><img src="https://media.npr.org/include/images/tracking/npr-rss-pixel.png?story=nx-s1-5943041" />
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Sen. Darline Graham wins GOP nomination for U.S. Senate in South Carolina
Sen. Darline Graham won the GOP nomination for the U.S. Senate in South Carolina during a special election primary runoff, defeating Congressman Ralph Norman. President Trump supported Graham during her campaign leading up to the election.
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