Trump-backed candidate wins South Carolina special Senate election

The 2026 special election to fill Graham's seat will be won by a candidate endorsed by Donald Trump, with at least 55% of the vote in a state that has trended toward Trump-aligned Republicans since 2024. The Democratic challenger will underperform compared to past statewide races.

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Implied probability (Yes)

72%

Closes

2026-11-03

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