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Sen. Darline Graham and Rep. Ralph Norman are wrapping up their campaigns for South Carolina's Republican nomination in a special U.S. Senate primary. The runoff on Tuesday tests the influence of a famous political name and President Donald Trump's endorsement.

Norman says in an interview with The Associated Press that his experience in Congress and business is why South Carolina Republicans should choose him as their Senate candidate to replace Sen. Lindsey Graham, who died unexpectedly last month.

Congressman Russell Fry says he's supporting Sen. Darline Graham in South Carolina's Republican Senate primary runoff. The move aligns Fry with other powerful Republicans, including President Donald Trump and Sen. Tim Scott, who have both backed Graham.

After Sen. Graham was eulogized in Washington on Tuesday as a Republican powerbroker by the president and other national leaders, Wednesday's funeral featured mourners who recalled his gregarious personality and dedication to people across the state.

Darline Graham was sworn in last week to fulfill the remaining months of her brother's term, which ends in January. The special Republican primary is scheduled for Aug. 11, with a filing period opening Tuesday.

Eight South Carolina National Guard helicopter pilots have returned to flying duties after a suspension that followed a low flight over the state's beaches during a July 4 event.

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has won the GOP runoff election for governor, defeating the candidate President Donald Trump had initially backed. Wilson beat Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette, who also had support from outgoing Gov. Henry McMaster.

U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham has won the South Carolina Republican primary as he seeks a fifth term in November. In other election night results, Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette and state Attorney General Alan Wilson advanced to a June 23 runoff for the Republican nomination for South Carolina governor.

In social media posts Friday, the president said he's endorsing South Carolina Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette, Iowa Rep. Randy Feenstra and former Oklahoma state senator Mike Mazzei. Evette has served alongside Gov. Henry McMaster, one of Trump's earliest political supporters.

Sanford launched his campaign just a month ago but decided to pivot toward grassroots organizing.