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On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for August 18, 2026: we are in the sprint to the August 25th U.S. Senate Republican special primary runoff between Sen. Darline Graham and Rep. Ralph Norman; we have more analysis of the race from USC's Dr. Kirk Randazzo; Louisiana Sen. John Kennedy was in town stumping for State Sen. Wes Climer, who was running for the 5th Congressional District; and more!

On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for August 15, 2026: we are heading to the August 25 special U.S. Senate Republican primary runoff between Sen. Darline Graham and Rep. Ralph Norman; we hear from the two of them on election night; we also get analysis and a look ahead with political communications strategist Rob Godfrey; and more!

On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for July 25, 2026: we continue our look at the life and legacy of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham; we also look at the next steps for this senate seat, including the upcoming special primary election on August 11 where several people have already filed to run, with others expected; and more!

Republican candidates who would like to run for the U.S. Senate seat formerly held by Lindsey Graham filed to join the race from Tuesday, July 21, to Tuesday, July 28. Find the latest updates in this story.

The two agencies struck a deal on how to handle military and overseas voting.

The seat's fate begins with Gov. Henry McMaster. He appointed Darline Graham, U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham's sister, to the seat in a Monday afternoon press conference. She will serve until Jan. 3, 2027.

After he initially endorsed Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette ahead of the June 9 primary election, President Trump on Friday announced through his Truth Social media platform that he, too, saw Attorney General Alan Wilson as fit for the role of governor.

Some 72,524 people cast a ballot on Wednesday, June 17, and Thursday, June 18. The runoff is June 23.

On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for June 13, 2026: we look at what happened on primary election night; we hear from folks on the trail, including the two republican gubernatorial candidates in the June 23 runoff; we also have analysis from Winthrop University political science professor Dr. Scott Huffmon and strategic communications consultant Rob Godfrey; and more!

South Carolina's June 9 primary election is here. South Carolina Public Radio will provide updating coverage throughout the day in this living, breathing article.