Sen. Darline Nordone Graham, R-S.C., is running for Senate in South Carolina. President Donald Trump will visit the state and speak at a rally in Myrtle Beach Friday. Graham faces a primary runoff on Tuesday. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo
Aug. 21 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump will visit South Carolina Friday to bolster Sen. Darline Graham in her bid for the Senate seat of her late brother, Lindsey Graham.
She is facing a Republican primary runoff election on Tuesday for a full term in the Senate. Her opponent is Rep. Ralph Norman, a hardline conservative and member of the House Freedom Caucus. Though Trump has endorsed Graham, Norman is a Trump backer.
In the Aug. 11 special primary, Graham finished first with 33% of the vote, beating Norman, who finished with 25%, and U.S. Rep. Russell Fry, who got 20% of the vote. Because she didn't get a majority, there must be a runoff.
The winner of Tuesday's runoff will face Democratic candidate pediatrician Annie Andrews in November.
