SOUTH CAROLINA — Graham secured 52 percent of the vote compared to Norman's 48 percent. The margin of victory amounted to a narrow lead for Graham in the special election.

Graham demonstrated strong regional support during the election. She won Horry County by a significant margin over Ralph Norman.

Timeline

MAGA Inc. spent $18,000 for a Republican candidate during a special House election in Georgia in March 2026. Darline Graham was appointed to fill the vacancy created by the death of her brother, Lindsey Graham, and has held the seat since July 14, 2026.

MAGA Inc. had more than $400 million on hand at the end of July 2026. Darline Graham defeated Representative Norman in the South Carolina Republican Senate primary runoff. On that same date, Darline Graham won Horry County by a significant margin over Norman.

What's New

The official record states that Darline Graham defeated Norman in the South Carolina Republican Senate primary runoff, with Graham leading at 52% to Norman's 48%. Darline Graham won the South Carolina special GOP Senate primary runoff.

Darline Graham is the first woman to represent South Carolina in the United States Senate.

How Sources Differ

MAGA Inc. financial disclosure stated that MAGA Inc. spent $830,000 on phone calls and text messages to voters for Darline Graham ahead of the South Carolina runoff.

That the official record states that Darline Graham defeated Norman in the South Carolina Republican Senate primary runoff, with Graham leading at 52% to Norman's 48%. South Carolina Republican Party primary election results stated that Darline Graham won Horry County by a significant margin over Norman.

That the official record states that Darline Graham defeated Norman in the South Carolina Republican Senate primary runoff, with Graham leading at 52% to Norman's 48%. South Carolina Republican Party primary election results stated that Darline Graham won the South Carolina Republican Senate primary runoff.

That the official record states that Darline Graham defeated Norman in the South Carolina Republican Senate primary runoff, with Graham leading at 52% to Norman's 48%. Donald Trump campaign schedule stated that Donald Trump held an in-person event with Darline Graham days before the South Carolina primary runoff.

MAGA Inc. financial disclosure stated that MAGA Inc. spent $830,000 on phone calls and text messages to voters for Darline Graham ahead of the South Carolina runoff. South Carolina Republican Party primary election results stated that Darline Graham won the South Carolina Republican Senate primary runoff.

Why It Matters

Darline Graham became the first woman to represent South Carolina in the United States Senate following this primary victory. She assumed the role through appointment on July 14, 2026, after the death of her brother, Lindsey Graham.

The election involved financial resources from external groups. MAGA Inc. had more than $400 million on hand at the end of July 2026 and directed $830,000 toward voter contact efforts for Graham.

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