Darline Graham wins South Carolina GOP nomination to replace her late brother in US Senate – US politics live

Sister of late Lindsey Graham, who has been backed by Trump, overcomes concern about lack of experience to win place on November ballot South Carolina chooses Darline Graham as Republican nominee for US Senate Hello and welcome to the US politics live blog. Senator Darline Graham has won the Republican nomination to

Sen. Darline Graham won the Republican Senate nomination in South Carolina on Tuesday, relying on the strength of President Donald Trump’s political capital.

U.S. Sen. Darline Graham won the Republican nomination to replace her late brother on South Carolina’s general election ballot, notching another win for U.S. President Donald Trump after he threw his support behind the political novice.

Senator Darline Graham prevailed in a Republican runoff to replace her late brother Lindsey Graham as the GOP candidate in South Carolina’s US Senate race, a victory aided by heavy support from President Donald Trump. Bloomberg's Jon Herskovitz has more. (Source: Bloomberg)

Trump-endorsed Sen. Darline Graham (R-SC) won Tuesday’s Republican runoff and will advance to the November general election, overcoming concerns about the political newcomer’s lack of experience as she seeks a full term in her late brother’s Senate seat.  Graham defeated Rep. Ralph Norman (R-SC), winning roughly 53.3%

WASHINGTON, Aug 25 - Darline Graham, sister of the late Senator Lindsey Graham, won the Republican primary runoff in South Carolina for U.S. Senate on Tuesday, according to U.S. media projections, in a triumph for President Donald Trump.

The incumbent rode President Donald Trump’s endorsement to a narrow victory after a quick special election.

President Trump went all in for Senator Darline Graham in a primary runoff on Tuesday. It worked, preserving his undefeated streak in Republican Senate primaries this year.

Darline Graham wins South Carolina GOP nomination to replace her late brother in US Senate  AP News

Nordone will face off against the Democratic nominee in the November election to succeed her late brother Lindsey Graham.

Sen. Darline Graham expressed her gratitude to President Trump after her projected win over Rep. Ralph Norman in South Carolina’s Republican primary runoff. Trump recruited, endorsed, and campaigned for Graham after her brother, Sen. Lindsey Graham, passed away.

Three takeaways from Tuesday's South Carolina Republican Senate primary  Reuters

Darline Graham, sister of the late Senator Lindsey Graham, won the Republican primary runoff in South Carolina for U.S. Senate on Tuesday, according to U.S. media projections, in a triumph for U.S. President Donald Trump.

Trump Senate Pick Darline Graham Wins GOP Runoff in South Carolina  WSJ

The Trump-backed political newcomer defeated Ralph Norman in Tuesday’s special Republican primary runoff

Sen. Darline Graham won the GOP Senate runoff in South Carolina on Tuesday night, CBS News projects, defeating Rep. Ralph Norman in the special primary to replace Graham's late brother, Sen. Lindsey Graham, on the ballot.

The win is also a victory for US President Donald Trump, who recruited Graham and endorsed her following the death of her brother, Lindsey Graham, last month.

Sen. Darline Graham, the late Lindsey Graham's sister, won the Republican Senate primary runoff in South Carolina on Tuesday night, CBS News projects. Jessi Mitchell anchors a special report.

Darline Graham Nordone has won the South Carolina Republican Senate runoff, defeating Rep. Ralph Norman by 53-47 percent and giving President Donald Trump a huge win on Tuesday.

Sister of late U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham defeated Representative Ralph Norman and will run in November’s election for a full, six-year Senate term

Graham said outsider status was a plus, while pointing to Trump’s backing.

Graham will face Democrat Annie Andrews in November for a full six-year term in a seat previously held by her late brother, Sen. Lindsey Graham.

Sen. Darline Graham on Tuesday defeated Rep. Ralph Norman, winning the GOP nomination for a South Carolina Senate seat.

Her win in the snap primary to replace her late brother Lindsey Graham comes after President Donald Trump significantly boosted her campaign.

South Carolina Republicans Nominate Darline Graham for Senate, As Trump Told Them To  HuffPost

Sen. Darline Graham, President Trump's endorsed candidate, won the Republican nomination Tuesday to fill the Senate vacancy created by her brother Lindsey Graham's death, per the AP. Why it matters: The victory underscores Trump's continued sway with Republican voters and positions Graham as the odds-on favorite to win

Sen. Darline Graham Nordone (R-SC) won South Carolina’s Republican Senate special primary runoff Tuesday, defeating Rep. Ralph Norman (R-SC) and moving one step closer to securing a full term in the seat previously held by her late brother, Sen. Lindsey Graham.  With 89% of the vote counted, Graham Nordone had 52.3% of

Graham, a political newcomer, had never held elected public office prior to being tapped to step in for her late brother, who died from an aortic dissection on July 11.

Sen. Darline Graham (R-S.C.) is projected to win the South Carolina Republican primary runoff to replace her brother, the late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), on the November ballot, according to Decision Desk HQ.  Lindsey Graham, 71, died unexpectedly in early July after serving in the Senate for more than two decades —

Live results: South Carolina Senate Republican special primary runoff  CNN

The primary runoff in South Carolina between Sen. Darline Graham and Rep. Ralph Norman is another test of President Trump's influence. He's backing Darline, sister of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham.

Darline Graham defeated Ralph Norman to earn the G.O.P.’s nomination in November’s general election.

The two-week runoff window since the two Republicans were the top vote-getters in an Aug. 11 primary has been a slugfest.

Trump makes final pitch for Sen. Darline Graham before South Carolina runoff  USA Today

Republican primary runoffs in South Carolina and Oklahoma put Trump's endorsement record on the line after five gubernatorial picks fell short this cycle.

Darline Graham, Ralph Norman go head-to-head in South Carolina’s GOP Senate runoff  Toronto Star