South Carolina GOP Senate Race Heads to Runoff After Graham Advances

In the wake of Sen. Lindsey Graham's sudden death, South Carolina finds itself navigating the delicate intersection of grief, loyalty, and political power. His appointed successor and sister, Darline Graham, advanced through a crowded primary field but could not claim an outright majority, sending the Republican nomination into a two-week runoff. The outcome will test not only her own untested political standing but the enduring weight of a presidential endorsement in a state where that blessing has recently proven more complicated than it once appeared.