Senator Darline Graham and Representative Ralph Norman met on the debate stage Tuesday to make their final cases to voters ahead of the South Carolina GOP Senate runoff. The debate comes as the state prepares for early voting, which is scheduled to begin on Wednesday.

Senator Graham, who was appointed to the seat by Governor Henry McMaster following the passing of her brother, is seeking to secure the nomination to finish the remainder of the term. Representative Norman is challenging the incumbent, aiming to shift the representation in the Senate. The debate served as a critical opportunity for both candidates to differentiate their platforms and appeal to the Republican base in the final hours before voters head to the polls. While the candidates discussed their respective visions for the state and the country, the event highlighted the internal competition within the South Carolina Republican Party as they look toward the upcoming general election. The runoff will determine which candidate moves forward as the official party nominee.