Darline Graham, Ralph Norman Advance to South Carolina Senate Runoff
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Sen. Darline Graham and Rep. Ralph Norman will advance to a runoff on August 25 for the South Carolina Republican Senate nomination. Graham secured roughly 32% of the vote in Tuesday's special primary, while Norman received 24%. No candidate achieved the 50% threshold required to avoid a runoff. Graham, the sister of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, was appointed to fill his term and received an endorsement from President Donald Trump. Norman, a retiring congressman, also sought Trump's backing. Graham stated her focus is on pocketbook issues, defending our South Carolina values, and delivering for the people she represents. Norman encouraged his supporters to hit every part of the state in the coming weeks. Ten candidates competed in the primary to replace Lindsey Graham, who died on July 11. The winner of the runoff will face Democrat Annie Andrews in the November general election. Sen. Tim Scott, chair of the NRSC, announced he voted for Graham and will support her in the runoff. Graham previously served as commissioner of the South Carolina Commission for the Blind and has introduced a bill sanctioning Russia and cast a vote to confirm the new attorney general.
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What they agree on
- Sen. Darline Graham and Rep. Ralph Norman advanced to a runoff for the South Carolina Republican Senate primary.
- The runoff election is scheduled for August 25.
- No candidate received more than 50% of the vote in the primary.
- Darline Graham is the sister of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham.
- President Donald Trump endorsed Darline Graham.
Where they split
- Some sources, such as The Hill and CBS News, report Tim Scott's endorsement of Darline Graham, while others, like Raw Story and PJ Media, do not mention it.
- Coverage varies in the specific vote percentages attributed to Darline Graham and Ralph Norman, with figures ranging from 32% to 33% for Graham and 24% to 25% for Norman.
- The Forward and Jewish News Syndicate provide more extensive background on the late Sen. Lindsey Graham's foreign policy stances and travels, which are less emphasized in other outlets.
- Some articles, including those from Raw Story and Washington Examiner, highlight the potential challenge to Trump's endorsement power, while others, like The Daily Wire and Jewish Telegraphic Agency, focus more on the endorsement's strength.
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