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South Carolina Republicans Have Their Senate Nominee Following Lindsey Graham’s Sudden Death

Sen. Darline Graham, R-S.C., has won the special runoff for South Carolina’s Republican Senate nomination, according to Decision Desk HQ.

The senator, who was appointed by South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster to replace her late brother, former Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., in July, clinched the nomination by securing just over 53% of the vote when Decision Desk made the call on Tuesday night at 8:38 p.m. eastern time. Graham faced Rep. Ralph Norman, R-S.C., who had received over 46% when the race was called.

The final Trafalgar poll released late Monday night showed the two contenders in a dead heat, with Graham at 47.9% support and Norman at 47.8%.

Throughout the race, Graham campaigned alongside President Donald Trump. The president helped Graham with the last push by hosting a rally on Aug. 21 in Myrtle Beach.

Trump said the senator will “defend common sense in our nation’s capital” if elected to the 120th Congress.

“She’ll fight for lower taxes, bigger paychecks, and no amnesty for illegal aliens.........

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