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Darline Graham wins SC GOP Senate nomination, Trump's influence tested

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Darline Graham has secured the Republican nomination for the South Carolina Senate seat, following her victory in the party's runoff election. Her win is seen as a testament to former President Trump's influence among Republican voters. Graham, who is new to elected office, will now be a strong favorite to win the general election in November, continuing a long-standing Republican hold on Senate seats in the state. AI

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Kathleen Hunter ·

    Darline Graham wins South Carolina GOP Senate runoff

    <p>Sen. <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/07/24/gop-senate-darline-graham-election" target="_self">Darline Graham</a>, President Trump's endorsed candidate, won the Republican nomination Tuesday to fill the Senate vacancy created by her brother <a href="https://www.axios.com/20…

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