South Carolina GOP

South Carolina Senate candidates compete in a debate to define themselves in the race for the vacant seat left by Sen. Lindsey Graham. Key contenders include Darline Graham, Ralph Norman, Russell Fry, and Mark Sanford, with the debate seen as a critical opportunity to establish credibility and statewide recognition.

The race for the Senate seat previously held by Lindsey Graham features a debate where candidates, including appointed Senator Darline Graham, Reps. Ralph Norman and Russell Fry, former Gov. Mark Sanford, and others, will attempt to establish their viability. President Donald Trump's endorsement has not yet settled the GOP field, with candidates vying to demonstrate their qualifications through campaign outreach and the debate.

A South Carolina judge temporarily blocked the Republican Party from removing Danny Ford II from the U.S. Senate primary ballot, ruling the party's disqualification of Ford over a voting rule was likely unconstitutional. The decision allows Ford to remain on the ballot ahead of early voting, though a final ruling is pending.

Rep. Nancy Mace questions whether Darline Graham, Trump's preferred candidate to succeed Sen. Lindsey Graham, is qualified for South Carolina's Republican primary ballot. Mace endorses Rep. Ralph Norman instead, citing concerns over Graham's lack of political experience and potential ineligibility under new election laws. South Carolina GOP Chairman CJ Westfall is seeking a formal determination of Graham's qualifications.

Rep. Nancy Mace questions whether Darline Graham, President Trump's preferred Senate candidate, is qualified for South Carolina's Republican primary ballot due to her lack of political record and voting history. Mace endorses Rep. Ralph Norman instead, while Trump encourages Graham to run despite concerns about her eligibility.

President Donald Trump endorsed both candidates in South Carolina's Republican gubernatorial runoff, with state Attorney General Alan Wilson defeating Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette to secure the GOP nomination. Trump's endorsement of both Wilson and Evette occurred as part of a crowded primary field that included Reps. Nancy Mace and Ralph Norman, who later endorsed Wilson after failing to advance to the runoff.

President Donald Trump endorsed both candidates in the South Carolina Republican gubernatorial runoff, but Alan Wilson, the state attorney general, won the GOP nomination against Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette. Trump's endorsement of both candidates, including an 11th-hour switch to Wilson, highlighted his influence over the GOP primary process.

The South Carolina GOP primary to replace Nancy Mace will proceed to a runoff on June 23 after Jenny Honeycutt and Mark Smith advanced. Mace, who is running for governor, has not endorsed a successor, and the district has been held by Republicans for most of the past forty years.