Democratic states sue to block postal service from carrying out Trump’s mail-in voting order – as it happened This live blog is now closed. The Guardian - US · Aug 26
Trump scores much-needed double primary victory in South Carolina, Oklahoma US President Donald Trump scored two badly needed victories Tuesday as his preferred candidates in South Carolina and Oklahoma won the Republican runoffs. The sweep interrupts a bruising run for Trump, whose endorsed candidates had lost 10 Republican contests this cycle, including six in the previous two weeks, as his… France 24 · Aug 26
Trump-backed Darline Graham wins South Carolina GOP Senate runoff IN FULL The Independent UK · Aug 26
Darline Graham wins South Carolina GOP runoff to replace her late brother The Trump-backed political newcomer defeated Ralph Norman in Tuesday’s special Republican primary runoff The Independent UK · Aug 26
Darline Graham wins South Carolina GOP nomination to replace her late brother in US Senate Darline Graham secured the Republican nomination for South Carolina's Senate race. She defeated Congressman Ralph Norman in a special primary runoff election. President Donald Trump strongly endorsed Graham, which aided her victory. Graham will now face Democratic nominee Annie Andrews in November's general election. This win marks another success for… The Economic Times · Aug 26
South Carolina chooses Darline Graham as Republican nominee for US Senate Darline Graham, sister of late Lindsey Graham and backed by Trump, overcomes concern about lack of experience The Guardian - US · Aug 26
Trump support propels Darline Graham to victory in South Carolina runoff South Carolina Sen. Darline Graham on Tuesday capitalized on the strong support of President Donald Trump to win the Republican primary runoff to replace her late brother, Lindsey Graham, on the November ballot. With more than 95 percent of votes in, Darline Graham was leading Rep. Ralph Norman, 52 percent… Roll Call · Aug 25
Republicans are expecting Trump pick Darline Graham to lose tonight’s SC runoff: report Trump’s super PAC has pumped money into the race, but she remains neck-and-neck against Rep. Ralph Norman The Independent UK · Aug 25
Trump endorsement helps boost Darline Graham in South Carolina primary to replace her late brother in US Senate – as it happened This live blog is now closed. The Guardian - US · Aug 25
Darline Graham and Ralph Norman head to South Carolina’s Senate runoff Republican nominee to face Democrat Annie Andrews in midterm after rushed campaigns for Lindsey Graham’s seat The Guardian - US · Aug 25
Can Trump get Lindsey Graham’s sister elected? The condensed two-week runoff campaign has proved contentious following an August 11 primary that saw both candidates emerge at the top of the field The Independent UK · Aug 25
At the Races: The president’s Palmetto test Welcome to a special edition of At the Races! Throughout the 2026 primary season, watch for these updates from the CQ Roll Call campaign team on what you need to know for Election Day. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. By Daniela Altimari, Nick Eskow… Roll Call · Aug 25
Trump puts $827,000 MAGA money behind Lindsey Graham’s sister Darline in tense Senate runoff In the fight for the South Carolina Republican Senate nomination, Senator Darline Graham has secured major support from MAGA Inc., while Representative Ralph Norman intensifies his campaign efforts. Norman voices his worries regarding the role of super PACs in shaping elections. With rallies and endorsements from President Donald Trump on… The Economic Times · Aug 25
Roll Call · Aug 24 The name Trump didn’t utter while stumping for Darline Graham Ralph Norman. Those were two words President Donald Trump notably did not speak Friday night despite being on stage in Myrtle Beach, S.C., for about 80 minutes. The rally was meant to boost Sen. Darline Graham in a South Carolina GOP primary runoff, slated for Tuesday. By not mentioning her…
The Guardian - US · Aug 24 Gavin Newsom says California will sue Trump administration again to block ‘Orwellian rules’ meant to curb mail-in voting – as it happened This live blog is now closed.
The Independent UK · Aug 24 Trump boasts ‘there has never been anything close’ to his endorsement winning streak Trump boasted that his candidates have a 97% success rate across congressional, senate and gubernatorial elections
The Guardian - US · Aug 23 Tim Scott defends Darline Graham’s ‘national security is not my thing’ comment Republican senator tries to assuage concerns but does not offer details of Graham’s national security experience
The Times of India · Aug 22 ‘Pretend, please, that I’m on the ballot’: Trump's appeal to voters ahead of midterms US President Donald Trump on Friday urged South Carolina Republicans to “pretend” he was on the ballot and turn out to vote for Darline Graham in Tuesday’s Senate runoff, using his own political popularity to rally support for the Republican political newcomer.
The Economic Times · Aug 22 Trump’s message to South Carolina voters ahead of midterms: Pretend I’m on the ballot President Donald Trump urged South Carolina voters to support Darline Graham. He asked supporters to pretend he is on the ballot for her. Graham is seeking the Republican nomination for the U.S. Senate. She is competing against Ralph Norman in a runoff election. Trump's endorsement aims to boost Graham's chances…
The Independent UK · Aug 22 Trump interrupted by protester as he stumps for Darline Graham after debate gaffe The crowd booed and chanted ‘USA’ at the protestor who wore a shirt that said ‘Kill Your Local Pedophile’
The Guardian - US · Aug 22 Trump says he views strait of Hormuz as ‘American territory’ President at rally in South Carolina makes comments on key strategic waterway and jokes about bombing Iran
Ballotpedia · Aug 21 Primary runoff will determine Lindsey Graham's (R) replacement on August 25 Incumbent Darline Graham (R) and Ralph Norman (R) are running in a special Republican Party primary runoff on August 25, 2026, in South Carolina to determine which candidate will be the Republican nominee in the state's general election on November 3, 2026. In the primary, Graham received 33% of the…
The Independent UK · Aug 21 Trump rides to rescue of handpicked Senate candidate days before make-or-break runoff IN FULL