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Trump Endorses Nordone Ahead of South Carolina Primary

7/30/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump endorsed Darline Nordone for South Carolina’s Senate seat before the Aug. 11 primary.
Nordone, appointed by Trump after Senator Lindsey Graham’s death earlier this month, faces GOP challenger Mark Lynch, who says the endorsement does not guarantee victory.
Dorchester County GOP chairman CJ Westfall said Trump is no longer decisive for voters, while critics note Nordone lacks a record beyond supporting her brother.

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U.S. President Donald Trump endorsed Darline Nordone for South Carolina’s Senate seat before the Aug. 11 primary.
Nordone, appointed by Trump after Senator Lindsey Graham’s death earlier this month, faces GOP challenger Mark Lynch, who says the endorsement does not guarantee victory.
Dorchester County GOP chairman CJ Westfall said Trump is no longer decisive for voters, while critics note Nordone lacks a record beyond supporting her brother.