You Vote: If you could vote in the SC runoff for the GOP Senate nominee, who would you vote for?

Graham died unexpectedly in July, setting up a special primary as he had already won the party nomination and was seeking reelection in November.

Published: August 21, 2026 7:21pm

Updated: August 21, 2026 7:29pm

Sen. Darline Graham Nordone, R-S.C., and Rep. Ralph Norman, R-S.C., have advanced to the August 25th runoff in the race to replace the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., on the ticket as South Carolina Republican nominee for Senate in November.

Graham died unexpectedly in July, setting up a special primary as he had already won the party nomination and was seeking reelection in November. Gov. Henry McMaster, R-S.C., tapped his sister, Darline Graham Nordone, to complete his term. She ultimately opted to seek the GOP nomination for a full term. President Donald Trump endorsed Darline Graham.

You Vote: If you could vote in the SC runoff for the GOP Senate nominee, who would you vote for?

Darline Graham Nordone, sister of Lindsey Graham, who passed away last month. She is endorsed by Trump.
52% (3219 votes)
Rep. Ralph Norman, who has served 5 terms in the US House of Representatives
48% (2936 votes)
Total votes: 6155

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