Politics
Rep. Ralph Norman affirms support for Sen. Darline Graham in South Carolina Senate race
Norman will back his primary runoff rival against Democratic nominee Dr. Annie Andrews despite concerns over campaign funding.
The short version
- Rep. Ralph Norman confirmed he will support Republican Sen. Darline Graham in the upcoming general election after losing to her in the primary runoff.
- Graham was appointed to the seat following the death of her brother, Sen. Lindsey Graham, and secured the GOP nomination with backing from Donald Trump.
- Despite pledging his support to defeat the Democratic nominee, Norman expressed reservations regarding Graham's funding sources and out-of-state endorsements.
Key facts
- Rep. Ralph Norman announced on social media that he will support Sen. Darline Graham in South Carolina's U.S. Senate general election.[Fox News]
- Sen. Darline Graham defeated Norman in the special Republican primary runoff after being appointed by Gov. Henry McMaster following the death of Sen. Lindsey Graham in July.[Fox News]
- Graham's primary campaign was endorsed by President Donald Trump.[Fox News]
- Norman raised concerns about Graham receiving backing from Sen. Lisa Murkowski and funds from Washington, D.C., and liberal PACs.[Fox News]
- Graham faces Democratic nominee Dr. Annie Andrews in the general election.[Fox News]
What remains uncertain
- The extent to which Norman will actively campaign alongside Graham remains unspecified.[Fox News]