By Fatma Younis
Republican candidate Darline Graham has lost her bid for a South Carolina seat after receiving a personal endorsement from former President Donald Trump, turning what was considered a safe Republican district into a Democratic pickup.
Trump endorsement fails to secure victory
Trump actively pushed Graham to run in the race and publicly backed her campaign, but the support was not enough to overcome the Democratic challenger. The loss marks another setback for Trump's influence in competitive down-ballot races.
Safe seat flips blue
The district had been reliably Republican for years, making the flip particularly notable. Political analysts had viewed the seat as secure for the GOP before Graham's defeat, underscoring shifting dynamics in the state's electoral landscape.
