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President Trump to visit South Carolina ahead of Senate runoff election

Former President Donald Trump addresses a crowd of more than 2,000 folks at Sportsman Boats on Sept. 25, 2023. This was Trump’s fourth appearance in the state on the 2024 campaign trail. Trump maintains a commanding lead in the field nationwide and in South Carolina.
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Former President Donald Trump addresses a crowd of more than 2,000 folks at Sportsman Boats on Sept. 25, 2023. This was Trump’s fourth appearance in the state on the 2024 campaign trail. Trump maintains a commanding lead in the field nationwide and in South Carolina.

President Donald Trump will be in South Carolina Friday.

The president will host a rally at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center just before the primary runoff election between Sen. Darline Graham and U.S. Rep. Ralph Norman (R, 5th). Trump endorsed Graham and encouraged her to run for the Senate seat after she was appointed to finish her late brother's term by the governor. Graham is scheduled to be at the rally.

Meanwhile, early voting for the runoff runs through Aug. 21. After that, ballots must be cast during the Aug. 25 Election Day. The winner of the election will face Democrat Dr. Annie Andrews in November’s general election.

Doors of the convention center will open at 3 p.m. The rally is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m.

Those wanting to attend can register for up to two tickets online.

Kristina Thacker joined the South Carolina Public Radio team in September of 2025. She is a multimedia journalist with experience in both on-air reporting and production.