Sen. Darline Graham, US Rep. Ralph Norman advance to GOP runoff for US Senate in South Carolina
South Carolina held a Republican primary to find a replacement for the late Senator Lindsey Graham. Two candidates advanced to a runoff election: Darline Graham, a state senator and the sister of the late senator, and Ralph Norman, a U.S. Representative. They will compete in an August runoff to determine the Republican nominee.
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The story so far
5 developments- Aug 8South Carolina GOP Senate race for Lindsey Graham's seat tightens ahead of primary
- Aug 10AP Decision Notes: What to expect in South Carolina’s special primary to replace Sen. Lindsey Graham
- Aug 10Darline Graham faces battle for her brother's seat in South Carolina senate primary
- Aug 10South Carolina Republicans hold primary to pick Senate replacement for the late Lindsey Graham
- Aug 12Sen. Darline Graham, US Rep. Ralph Norman advance to GOP runoff for US Senate in South Carolina
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