Trump-backed Darline Graham wins Senate runoff
U.S. Senator Darline Graham has secured her party's nomination to replace her late brother as the South Carolina senator, a victory that bolsters President Donald Trump's influence after he endorsed her. Graham defeated U.S. Representative Ralph Norman in the special Republican primary runoff, which followed 10-way primary elections.
Despite being a political newcomer, Graham outperformed several well-known South Carolina politicians in the special election following her brother's sudden death last month. She was appointed to serve out the remainder of her brother's term and received Trump's endorsement, who encouraged her to run for a full term and campaigned for her in the state.
Graham expressed her gratitude to Trump and her family during her victory speech, emphasizing her commitment to supporting Trump's policy positions. The Democratic nominee, Annie Andrews, will face Graham in the general election on November.
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