On August 20–21, 2026, President Donald Trump campaigned for Senator Darline Graham ahead of a special Senate runoff election in South Carolina, backing her over challenger Representative Ralph Norman. Trump's endorsement of Graham, who is vying to replace her late brother Lindsey Graham, tests Trump's electoral influence as Norman questioned the endorsement's strategic merit.
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AP Interview: Ralph Norman questions Trump's endorsement of Darline Graham in South Carolina runoff apnews.com
AP Interview: Ralph Norman questions Trump's endorsement of Darline Graham in South Carolina runoff apnews.com/article/ralp... As he should. She’s totally unqualified other than being Lindsey’s sister. Just not Senator caliber person. Sorry Sis… U.S. Rep. Ralph Norman says it’s a “head scratcher” that President Donald Trump endorsed Sen. Darline Graham in South Carolina’s Republican Senate runoff.
President Trump is set to rally with South Carolina Sen. Darline Graham ahead of Tuesday's special Senate runoff between Graham and Rep. Ralph Norman. CBS News' Zak Hudak has more.
President Trump to stump for Sen. Darline Graham days ahead of South Carolina's GOP Senate runoff AP News
President Donald Trump is scheduled to travel to South Carolina to support Sen. Darline Graham, his chosen candidate to replace her late brother, Sen. Lindsey Graham.
The president tests his power of endorsement in a race that now may be closer.