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Trump to Campaign for Darline Graham in Myrtle Beach Aug. 21

8/19/2026

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Summary

Story summary

President Donald Trump will campaign for Sen. Darline Graham in Myrtle Beach on Aug. 21, 2026.
The rally opens at 3 p.m., starts at 7 p.m., and road closures are expected.
Rep. Russell Fry endorsed Graham after she earned 32.7% of the primary vote.
Graham will face Rep. Ralph Norman on Aug. 25, 2026, with the winner meeting Dr. Annie Andrews in the Nov. 3, 2026 election.

History

Historical Context

In the 2016 election, Donald Trump captured the presidency with 304 electoral votes while losing the popular vote, giving Republicans their first simultaneous control of the White House and Congress since 2004. That upset cemented Trump’s influence within the GOP, leading him to endorse South Carolina Senate candidate Darline Graham in August 2026, backed by Rep. Russell Fry against Rep. Ralph Norman.

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Story summary

President Donald Trump will campaign for Sen. Darline Graham in Myrtle Beach on Aug. 21, 2026.
The rally opens at 3 p.m., starts at 7 p.m., and road closures are expected.
Rep. Russell Fry endorsed Graham after she earned 32.7% of the primary vote.
Graham will face Rep. Ralph Norman on Aug. 25, 2026, with the winner meeting Dr. Annie Andrews in the Nov. 3, 2026 election.

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