Darline Graham wins Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in South Carolina special primary election

Darline Graham has won the Republican nomination for the U.S. Senate in South Carolina's special primary election runoff. She secured the GOP nod to fill the Senate vacancy created by the unexpected death of her brother, the late Senator Lindsey Graham, who passed away in early July at the age of 71 after serving in the Senate for many years.

Endorsed by President Trump, Graham triumphed in Tuesday's runoff election, according to projections from the Associated Press and Decision Desk HQ. Her victory positions her as the heavy favorite to win the seat on the November ballot for a full term.

Analysts note that the primary outcome highlights President Trump's continued influence and sway among Republican voters in the state.