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President Trump to stump for Sen. Darline Graham days ahead of South Carolina's GOP Senate runoff
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· August 21, 2026
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Key points President Donald Trump has chosen a candidate, Sen. Darline Graham, to replace her late brother.
A Republican runoff is approaching, with voters set to decide on a nominee. President Donald Trump has chosen a candidate, Sen. Darline Graham, to replace her late brother.
Trump plans to make a last-minute appeal on her behalf. This effort signals the importance Trump places on her winning. The president's party is at risk of losing control of Congress in the midterm elections.
Further details about the campaign and upcoming election are available, including information about an upcoming rally and the opposing candidate, Rep. Ralph Norman.
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Category: government Published: August 21, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A Republican runoff is approaching, with voters set to decide on a nominee. President Donald Trump has chosen a candidate, Sen. Darline Graham, to replace her late brother. Trump plans to make a…
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