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Senator Darline Graham, running to fill her late brother’s Senate seat, admits she’s woefully unprepared on national security — missing key details about Taiwan and the South China Sea — while still pledging support for the military. Facing off against seasoned Rep. Ralph Norman in a high-stakes runoff, Graham’s campaign is buoyed by endorsements from President Trump and Sen. Tim Scott, who aim to carry forward her brother’s legacy. Norman, by contrast, confidently outlines a peace-through-strength strategy, positioning himself as the experienced choice. With Graham narrowly edging out other candidates in the primary but falling short of a majority, the race hinges on voter turnout — especially among Republicans disillusioned by debate performances. In a state that hasn’t elected a Democrat to the Senate in nearly three decades, this showdown between political newcomer and veteran could reshape South Carolina’s future — and the nation’s view on who leads on defense.

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