Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.), chair of the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC), announced on August 12, 2026, that he voted for Senator Darline Graham (R-S.C.) and will support her in the South Carolina Senate Republican primary runoff for the seat previously held by her late brother. Graham is set to compete against Representative Ralph Norman (R-S.C.) in the runoff scheduled for August 25.
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Tim Scott supports Darline Graham in South Carolina Senate primary runoff
Senator Tim Scott has endorsed Senator Darline Graham in her bid for the South Carolina Senate seat in the upcoming Republican primary runoff. The runoff, taking place on August 25, will see Graham facing Representative Ralph Norman.
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