South Carolina has recent source-backed changes around Sen. Darline Graham, Rep. Ralph Norman advance to GOP runoff in South Carolina and Wisconsin Democratic governor primary too close to call between Crowley, Hong.
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A first-time candidate who was always close to her brother's political orbit, Darline Graham overcame skepticism about her lack of experience in her campaign to replace him, as she moved forward Tuesday as the top vote-getter to runner-up Norman.
Votes are still being counted in the Wisconsin Democratic primary for governor, with Rep. Francesca Hong and Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley separated by only a few hundred votes. NBC News’ Steve Kornacki looks at the numbers as well as races in South Carolina, Minnesota, and Connecticut.
The left and the middle continue to battle in Democratic primaries for governor in Wisconsin and Senate in Minnesota. In South Carolina, all eyes are on Darline Graham.
Primaries are being held in six states on Tuesday. In South Carolina, a crowded field of Republicans is vying to replace the late Sen. Lindsey Graham on the ballot. There are also key races for a Senate seat in Minnesota and governor in Wisconsin. Mark Strassmann reports.
NPR's Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest political news, including where Democratic primary voters stand this election year, the energy behind outsider candidates, the strength of President Trump's endorsement in South Carolina and GOP Rep.
South Carolina Republicans might be watching history repeat itself. A special election Senate primary on Tuesday, triggered by Sen. Lindsey Graham’s sudden death, has all the makings of their rollercoaster governor’s primary back in June: A front-runner endorsed by President Donald Trump but facing a steep uphill battl.
Democrats chose South Carolina for the first 2028 presidential primary, then Nevada, prioritizing Black and Latino voters. New Hampshire, New Mexico, Michigan and Virginia also hold early contests. (Image credit: Sean Rayford/Getty Images).
This year has easily become the U.S.'s worst year for measles since 1991, as major outbreaks in South Carolina, Utah and Arizona have sickened hundreds and smaller clusters of cases sparked in other states.
Voting booths at a polling location inside the Charles R. Drew Wellness Center during a primary election in Columbia, South Carolina, on June 9, 2026. —Sam Wolfe—Bloomberg/Getty Images The deadline for candidates to file their intent to run in the special Republican primary election to fill the late Sen. Lindsey Graham.
The calendar order could be hugely important to the 2028 presidential primary race. Democratic insiders will try to sketch out a schedule this week, and rival states are sniping at one another.
Former Rep. Trey Gowdy insists he’s not interested in running in the South Carolina special election. But a new poll suggests Gowdy would be formidable if he changed his mind. Gowdy holds a massive lead over seven other potential and declared GOP candidates for the late Sen. Lindsey Graham’s seat, according to a poll f.
The race to fill Lindsey Graham’s seat has created a new test of President Donald Trump’s power. South Carolina Republicans aren’t sure Trump will pass. Sen. Darline Graham, who was appointed last week to fill the remainder of her late brother's term, announced Monday she will seek a full term for her brother’s old sea.
Ms. Graham, who filled her brother’s Senate seat in South Carolina after his death, does not appear to have previous political experience. But she does have President Trump’s endorsement.
Sen. Darline Graham Nordone, Republican of South Carolina, participates in a ceremonial swearing-in at the U.S. Capitol on July 14, 2026, in Washington, D.C. —Finn Gomez—Getty Images President Donald Trump on Friday endorsed Sen. Darline Graham Nordone to run for a full term in November, in what could become a historic.
Gov. Henry McMaster says he is appointing Darline Graham to finish the term of her late brother, former Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham, who died in office Saturday at age 71.
Gov. Henry McMaster of South Carolina named Darline Graham Nordone to replace Mr. Graham, who died on Saturday.
The senior U.S. senator for South Carolina died suddenly at 71 on Saturday.