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YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - BREAKING: Trump-backed Sen. Darline Graham advances to SC's GOP special primary runoff

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Sen. Darline Graham will face Rep. Ralph Norman in an Aug. 25 runoff election in South Carolina as she seeks to replace the late Sen. Lindsey Graham in the Senate for a full six-year term. Jen Psaki reports.

What position is the winner of the South Carolina GOP special primary runoff seeking to fill?
The winner is seeking to replace the late Sen. Lindsey Graham in the Senate for a full six-year term.
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On what date is the South Carolina GOP special primary runoff election scheduled to take place?
The runoff election is scheduled for August 25.
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Who will Sen. Darline Graham face in the South Carolina GOP special primary runoff election?
Sen. Darline Graham will face Rep. Ralph Norman in the runoff.
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Who is the Senate candidate advancing to the South Carolina GOP special primary runoff to replace the late Senator Lindsey Graham?
Sen. Darline Graham, who is backed by Donald Trump, has advanced to the runoff election.
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AXIOS (Andrew Solender) - Rep. John Larson ouster makes 2026 a record year for Democratic primary losses

Rep. John Larson (D-Conn.) was unseated Tuesday by his primary challenger, former Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin , according to the Associated Press. Why it matters: Larson is the 7th House Democrat ousted in their primary this year . Only one other election cycle in the 21st century has seen this many incumbent losses in primaries. - Bronin's challenge to Larson came after the 78-year-old incumbent suffered a widely publicized freeze-up during a House floor speech that he later said was the result of a complex partial seizure . - Bronin earned the support of the state Democratic Party, while Larson had the backing of House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) and the rest of Connecticut's congressional delegation. State of play:…

Which Democratic representatives aged 70 or older successfully defended their seats against younger primary opponents?
Reps. Ed Case (D-Hawaii) and Brad Sherman (D-Calif.) were able to fend off younger primary opponents.
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Who were the other House Democrats that lost their primary elections in 2026?
Rep. John Larson was the 7th House Democrat ousted in a primary that year. Other members of that cohort included Reps. Al Green (D-Texas), Diana DeGette (D-Colo.), Adriano Espaillat (D-N.Y.), and Shri Thanedar (D-Mich.).
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What circumstances contributed to the political challenge against the 78-year-old incumbent John Larson?
The challenge followed a widely publicized freeze-up during a House floor speech, which Larson later stated was the result of a complex partial seizure. Bronin's campaign also focused heavily on the necessity for generational change in Congress and the Democratic Party.
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Which outside groups provided significant financial support to Luke Bronin and John Larson during the primary?
Luke Bronin received support from VoteVets, a group that works to elect Democratic military veterans, which spent over $1 on ads for him. John Larson was supported by the Working Families Party, which spent about $50,000, and Defend the Vote, a Democratic group that spent just over $500,000.
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AXIOS (Torey Van Oot) - It's official: Amy Klobuchar is Democrats' pick to succeed Gov. Tim Walz

U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar sailed to victory in Minnesota's Democratic primary for governor on Tuesday. The big picture: Polling indicates that the four-term senator and 2020 presidential candidate will be a formidable contender in Democrats' bid to hold the open seat this November. Catch up quick: Klobuchar entered the race in late January, shortly after Gov. Tim Walz reversed course and scrapped plans to run for a third term . - Walz's exit came amid mounting scrutiny over his administration's response to fraud targeting state social services programs . Between the lines: The late entry into the race — and track record of out-performing other Democrats statewide — helped Klobuchar avoid a serious primary challenge from the left. -…

How did summer polling reflect Amy Klobuchar's standing against her rivals?
Summer polls indicated that Klobuchar held a comfortable lead over all of her potential rivals, although her support was lower than the margins of victory she achieved in her recent U.S. Senate wins.
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How did Amy Klobuchar's entry into the race affect her primary competition?
Her late entry into the race, combined with her track record of out-performing other Democrats statewide, helped her avoid a serious primary challenge from the left.
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What would be the historical significance if Amy Klobuchar wins the governorship in November?
If she wins the election in November, Amy Klobuchar will become the first female governor of the state of Minnesota.
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Why did Governor Tim Walz decide not to run for a third term in Minnesota?
Tim Walz scrapped his plans to run for a third term following scrutiny regarding his administration's response to fraud targeting state social services programs.
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WASHINGTONPOST (Cat Zakrzewski, Dan Diamond) - Trump administration to end Medicaid funding for children’s transgender care

The administration of President Donald Trump has escalated its crackdown on transgender medical care ahead of the midterm elections.

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AXIOS (Natalie Daher) - South Carolina GOP Senate primary heads to a runoff

Sen. Darline Graham advanced Tuesday to a runoff in South Carolina's crowded Republican Senate primary, extending the fight to succeed the late Sen. Lindsey Graham . Her opponent is not yet determined. Why it matters: The Aug. 25 runoff will almost certainly determine South Carolina's next senator. - Sen. Graham's abbreviated campaign has relied on the immediate advantages of incumbency, President Trump's support and one of the most recognizable names in South Carolina politics. - The eventual Republican nominee will be heavily favored against Democrat Annie Andrews in November in one of the nation's most reliably Republican states. Democrats have not won a U.S. Senate election there since 1998. Driving the news: No candidate won the…

What is the historical context regarding Democratic victories in U.S. Senate elections in South Carolina?
South Carolina is considered one of the nation's most reliably Republican states, and Democrats have not won a U.S. Senate election there since 1998.
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Who is the Democratic candidate expected to face the eventual Republican nominee in the November election in South Carolina?
The eventual Republican nominee will be heavily favored against Democrat Annie Andrews in the November election.
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What are the backgrounds and platforms of the primary candidates Darline Graham, Ralph Norman, and Russell Fry?
Darline Graham (62) is an incumbent who entered the race on July 20 after being appointed by Gov. Henry McMaster; she positions herself as a political outsider and a reliable vote for Trump's agenda. Rep. Ralph Norman (73) presents himself as a proven conservative and argues voters should judge candidates by their records rather than famous names. Rep. Russell Fry (41) describes himself as a next-generation conservative with a congressional résumé and experience winning a Trump-aligned Republican primary.
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Who are the three dominant forces in the South Carolina Republican Senate primary contest according to the reported results?
The three dominant forces are Sen. Darline Graham, Rep. Ralph Norman (R-S.C.), and Rep. Russell Fry (R-S.C.). No candidate won the majority required to secure the nomination outright, narrowing a nine-candidate contest to a head-to-head fight between Graham and one of the other two.
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