{
  "id": 3530602,
  "title": "Sen. Darline Graham clears GOP primary runoff, moves on to face Annie Andrews in November",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/sen-darline-graham-clears-gop-primary-runoff-moves-on-to-face-annie",
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  "published": "2026-08-26T02:45:00.000Z",
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    "url": "https://wpde.com/news/local-politics/sen-darline-graham-clears-gop-primary-runoff-moves-on-to-face-annie-andrews-in-november"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "U.S. Senator Darline Graham secured the Republican nomination in South Carolina's special primary runoff on Tuesday night, advancing to face Democrat Dr. Annie Andrews in the November general election. The race, which saw Graham backed by President Donald Trump and funding from the MAGA Inc. PAC, concluded at 9:01 p.m. with the Associated Press declaring Graham the winner. Graham, the daughter of late Senator Lindsey Graham, surprised the political establishment by choosing to run for a full six-year Senate term. She expressed her intent to focus on economic growth and support for South Carolina families in her campaign.\n\nDespite facing criticism for her Washington-based Senate work and stumbling in a debate over U.S. interests in Taiwan and the South China Sea, Graham capitalized on remaining Republican support. President Trump rallied his supporters in Myrtle Beach, encouraging them to cast their votes, which proved pivotal in Graham's victory. In a concession speech, Republican candidate Ralph Norman criticized outside PAC funding and questioned Trump's involvement in the race, while expressing willingness to support Graham in the upcoming general election.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}