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Who's backing Darline Graham and Ralph Norman before Aug. 25
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COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Endorsements are rolling in for Congressman Ralph Norman and Sen. Darline Graham in their fight to win the Republican nomination for United States Senate that was held by the late Sen. Lindsey Graham.
Sen. Darline Graham
President Donald Trump
Sen. Darline Graham was suggested by President Donald Trump to complete the remainder of her brother’s term and later was appointed by Gov. Henry McMaster.
Trump later endorsed Graham, while also celebrating her advancing to the runoff following Tuesday’s primary election.
SC Lt. Governor Pamela Evette
Evette endorsed Graham on Thursday in a post on X.
Sen. Tim Scott
Sen. Tim Scott also endorsed Graham on Wednesday, writing he “is confident she’s the real deal.”
Other endorsements
Other endorsements include Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Senate Republican Conference chair Tom Cotton.
Congressman Ralph Norman
Former SC Gov. Nikki Haley
Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley posted her endorsement of Norman on Facebook:
Former SC state Sen. Jim DeMint
DeMint praised Norman as a “proven conservative.”
Rep. Nancy Mace
“This is it. A once-in-a-generation opportunity to send a tried-and-true conservative warrior to the United States Senate,” Rep. Mace said.
Other endorsements
Other endorsements include businessman Mark Lynch, Florida Sen. Rick Scott and Utah Sen. Mike Lee.
Who has not made an endorsement?
As of Aug. 13, Gov. Henry McMaster has not made his endorsement.
When is the runoff?
Voters will decide on Aug. 25 who they want as the Republican nominee to face Democratic nominee Annie Andrews in November. Early voting begins Aug. 19.