In Columbia, South Carolina, voters are selecting their Republican nominee for the U.S. Senate following the death of Sen. Lindsey Graham. The election on June 9, 2026, aims to fill the vacancy left by Graham’s passing. Sen. Darline Graham, who was appointed by Gov. Henry McMaster to finish her late brother’s term, received endorsement from...
Special Elections and Primaries: Navigating Political Waters in 2026
Darline Graham’s Election Night Darline Graham hosted her election night in a modest venue among television cameras. The event took place at a former campaign office of her late brother, Sen. Lindsey Graham, in a Columbia strip mall. The walls featured photos of South Carolina figures, including Jaime Harrison, who previously challenged Lindsey Graham. Mark...
Vermont House Race: Republicans Compete to Challenge Incumbent Democrat
Democrat Becca Balint, representing Vermont, seeks a third term as the state’s sole House member. In the upcoming GOP primary, Republicans Mark Coester and Gerald Malloy vie for a chance to face Balint in November. The challenge is significant for either Republican candidate. Balint secured a decisive victory in 2024, defeating her Republican opponent by...
Voter Primaries in Redrawn Republican-Favored Alabama Districts
Four out of Alabama’s seven congressional districts are conducting primary elections under a reconfigured map that benefits Republicans. This development follows Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey’s decision to delay the primaries in these districts. The delay came after the Supreme Court’s April ruling that weakened the Voting Rights Act, enabling Republicans to remove one of two...
Minnesota Voters Select Congressional Nominees
Minnesota voters are selecting nominees for all eight congressional districts in the state. All incumbents are seeking re-election, except in the 2nd Congressional District. The current representative, Democrat Angie Craig, is pursuing a Senate seat. In the 2024 election, Craig secured her position with a 13-point margin. Despite this previous success, Republicans see the upcoming...
Sarah Trone Garriott’s Congressional Campaign Faces Scrutiny Over Locker Room Policy
Sarah Trone Garriott, running for Congress in Iowa’s 3rd District, seeks to clarify her stance on locker room policies. In her campaign video, she emphasizes, “I oppose letting men in women’s locker rooms.” Trone Garriott, a mother of two attending Iowa public schools, is addressing claims made by her opponents. I’m a mom with two...
South Carolina Senate Race Heads to Runoff with Trump-Backed Candidate
Senate Primary Runoff Announced On Tuesday, Rep. Ralph Norman forced appointed Sen. Darline Graham into a Republican Senate primary runoff. This development raises questions about the influence of President Donald Trump’s endorsement among GOP voters. Background of the Candidates Graham was appointed by South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster to complete the term of her late...
Key Political Updates and Elections Across the U.S.
Political Developments in South Carolina Rep. Ralph Norman has advanced to the Republican Senate primary runoff in South Carolina, according to projections by NBC News. He will face Sen. Darline Graham, appointed to the Senate and sister of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, in a decisive contest on August 25. Sen. Darline Graham advanced to...
South Carolina Senate Race Heats Up as Graham and Norman Head to Runoff
In the South Carolina Senate primary, Republicans Darline Graham and Ralph Norman advanced to a runoff. They will compete against Democrat Annie Andrews in the November election to succeed the late Senator Lindsey Graham. No candidate reached the necessary 50% threshold in the primary, leading to a runoff between the top two contenders. CNN and...
Sen. Darline Graham Advances to Runoff in South Carolina Election
Senator Darline Graham hosted an Election Night event in South Carolina as primary results revealed her advance to a runoff. The race aims to fill the position left by her late brother, Senator Lindsey Graham. The watch party gathered supporters and campaign staff who celebrated as the preliminary results were announced. The event highlighted Graham’s...









