Darline Graham has won the Republican nomination for the U.S. Senate seat in South Carolina previously held by her brother, the late Lindsey Graham. She defeated Congressman Ralph Norman in a special election primary runoff, securing the GOP nomination with 53-47 percent of the vote, according to Breitbart News. President Donald Trump significantly boosted Graham’s campaign, and her win is being widely seen as a demonstration of his continued influence with Republican voters, as Axios reported. Graham’s victory comes despite her status as a political newcomer, a factor that raised concerns during the campaign, CNBC noted.
Trump went “all in” for Graham, NPR reported, providing crucial support that helped her overcome Norman, a longtime congressman. The win underscores Trump’s sway with Republican voters, according to Axios. The Guardian noted that Graham will be on the November ballot alongside Republican Senator Dan Sullivan in Alaska.
While Graham’s lack of experience was a point of discussion, the support from Trump proved decisive. Newsmax highlighted Trump’s late push to help Graham secure the nomination for a full six-year term. Politico characterized Graham as a political newcomer, while the Guardian noted she overcame concerns about her lack of experience to win the place on the November ballot.
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