Sen. Darline Graham wins GOP nomination for U.S. Senate in South Carolina

South Carolina Senator Darline Graham has secured the GOP nomination for the U.S. Senate, according to the Associated Press. The win followed an endorsement from President Trump, who endorsed her to run for a full term in the seat previously held by her late brother, Lindsey Graham. In the recent special election primary runoff, Graham defeated Rep. Ralph Norman.

Graham now faces Democratic nominee Annie Andrews in the November election. President Trump's influence was a major factor in the race, as his campaign spent over $827,000 on Graham's behalf. Despite Graham's lack of political experience, she inherited a well-established campaign team from her brother. The race was one of Trump's most significant bets during the midterm primary cycle, as he sought to challenge more experienced party members.