Rep. Ralph Norman enters South Carolina Senate race against Trump-endorsed Darline Graham

Representative Ralph Norman announced his Senate bid on July 18, 2026, one day after Donald Trump endorsed interim senator Darline Graham, who was sworn in July 14 to fill her late brother Lindsey Graham's seat. The special GOP primary is August 11, leaving roughly three weeks. Senators Rick Scott and Mike Lee endorsed Norman, while Norman told CNN he had unsuccessfully sought Trump's endorsement.