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South Carolina GOP Senate primary heads to runoff election

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South Carolina's Republican Senate primary is heading to a runoff election on August 25th, as no candidate secured the necessary majority. Senator Darline Graham, endorsed by President Trump, advanced to the runoff, facing a challenge from either Representative Ralph Norman or Representative Russell Fry. The outcome of this runoff is expected to determine the state's next U.S. Senator, given South Carolina's strong Republican leaning. AI

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South Carolina GOP Senate primary heads to runoff election

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Natalie Daher ·

    South Carolina GOP Senate primary heads to a runoff

    <p>Sen. Darline Graham advanced Tuesday to a runoff in South Carolina's crowded Republican Senate primary, extending the fight to succeed the late Sen. Lindsey Graham. Her opponent is not yet determined.</p><p><strong>Why it matters:</strong> The Aug. 25 runoff will almost certai…

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