Trump Endorsement Vaults Graham’s Sister to Front-Runner in Senate Primary
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Trump Endorsement Vaults Graham’s Sister to Front-Runner in Senate Primary

Trump touts a CNN analysis showing Darline Graham Nordone's odds of winning the South Carolina special primary jumped to 80% from 14% after his backing.

Richard Miniter
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First Published: July 28, 2026, 6:10 AM ET

WASHINGTON D.C. — Donald J. Trump amplified a CNN analysis crediting his endorsement with turning Darline Graham Nordone into the front-runner for her late brother’s Senate seat in South Carolina. Trump’s backing lifted her primary odds to 80% from 14% within days, according to the network’s numbers.