South Carolina Republicans will vote on Tuesday to decide who will replace the late Senator Lindsey Lindsey Graham, who died last month from a heart ailment, as their nominee for November's election. Ten candidates are running in the special primary, including Graham's sister Darline, who was appointed by Governor Henry McMaster to serve the rest of his term through early January.
Key Takeaways
South Carolina Republicans will vote on Tuesday to decide who will replace the late Senator Lindsey Graham as their nominee for November's election. Ten candidates, including Graham's sister Darline, are running. President Trump has endorsed Darline Graham, but critics question her lack of political experience.
- South Carolina voters head to polls to choose a replacement for Sen. Lindsey Graham
- Ten Republican candidates vie for the nomination in Tuesday’s special primary
- President Donald Trump endorses Darline Graham for full six-year Senate term
- Critics question Darline Graham's qualifications and Trump's endorsement strategy
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▼Source Claims Check
2 Differences FoundAll 6 publishers report consistent facts across 1 key claim. 2 points of difference noted.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
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| Darline Graham's Political Experience | 1 Difference | Majority reports no legislative experience; The Guardian cites her administrative work. | ▼ |
| Impact Of Trump's Endorsement | 1 Difference | Majority sees Trump's endorsement as important but not decisive; Reuters suggests it gets candidates into runoffs. | ▼ |
| Darline Graham's Campaign Presence | Broad Agreement | Darline Graham has been largely absent from the campaign trail, focusing on Senate duties. |
Darline Graham's Political Experience
▼Majority reports no legislative experience; The Guardian cites her administrative work.
Impact Of Trump's Endorsement
▼Majority sees Trump's endorsement as important but not decisive; Reuters suggests it gets candidates into runoffs.
Darline Graham's Campaign Presence
Broad AgreementDarline Graham has been largely absent from the campaign trail, focusing on Senate duties.
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President Donald Trump has endorsed Darline Graham, calling it a "fabulous tribute" to her brother. However, critics have questioned her bid based on family name recognition and presidential backing without a political record of her own. According to Reuters, Darline Graham's opponents include U.S. Representatives Ralph Norman and Russell Fry, former Governor Mark Sanford, and self-funded Greenville businessman Mark Lynch.
The Guardian reports that the compressed election cycle has complicated retail politics in South Carolina, with voters struggling to get to know the candidates. Al Jazeera notes that Darline Graham is considered a continuity candidate who will likely carry forward her late brother's political platform. A recent poll by Quantus Insights found Graham carrying 30.4 percent of the vote, putting her in first place.
UPI and HuffPost highlight that if no primary candidate wins a majority on Tuesday, the top two finishers will head to an August 25 runoff. Darline Graham's lack of campaigning due to her Senate duties has raised concerns among voters about her qualifications and experience. According to The Los Angeles Times, some voters appreciate her commitment to Senate work but question whether she is ready for a full term.
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