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Kornacki previews key counties in the South Carolina runoff between Darline Graham & Ralph Norman

25 AUG 2026 · 17:15 ET·7:16·144K VIEWS·6.0× USUAL PACE

NBC News Chief Data Analyst Steve Kornacki and Chief Capitol Hill Correspondent Ryan Nobles previewed the South Carolina runoff election between Darline Graham and Ralph Norman. Nobles reported on voter sentiment, highlighting the choice between Graham's connection to Donald Trump's endorsement and Norman's legislative experience. Kornacki broke down the electoral map, analyzing how Norman's strength in the Upstate region and Graham's potential advantages in the Pee Dee region could influence the outcome, with the Midlands as potential contested territory.

WHY IT MATTERS

This runoff election serves as a test of Donald Trump's endorsement power and illustrates the internal dynamics of the Republican party in South Carolina, with potential implications for future elections.

ALSO DISCUSSED

The episode also covers a Republican runoff in Oklahoma for governor, which is also being framed as a test of Trump's endorsement.

SOUTH CAROLINA DARLINE GRAHAM RALPH NORMAN DONALD TRUMP STEVE KORNACKI

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