Sen. Darline Graham, R-S.C., makes her technique to a swearing in ceremony within the U.S. Capitol after she was sworn in on the Senate flooring on Tuesday, July 14, 2026.
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Polls have begun closing in main elections throughout the nation, as voters in states resembling Wisconsin, Minnesota and South Carolina choose their occasion’s candidates forward of the 2026 midterms.
In South Carolina, polls closed at 7 p.m. ET as Republican voters select the GOP nominee to succeed the late Sen. Lindsey Graham.
Sen. Darline Graham, R-S.C., will advance to a runoff election for the nomination, in response to the Related Press. Graham was appointed to the Senate to fill her brother’s seat for the rest of his time period, which ends in January, and was endorsed by President Donald Trump for a full time period.
Reps. Ralph Norman, R-S.C., Russell Fry, R-S.C. and former South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford are competing for the second spot within the runoff.
In Minnesota and Wisconsin, polls are set to shut at 9 p.m. ET. In each states, progressive Democrats are dealing with off with extra average Democratic candidates — a vital check because the occasion’s left flank surges throughout the nation.
Progressive Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan is dealing with centrist Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minn., for the Democratic nomination for an open Senate seat in Minnesota. In Wisconsin, Democratic socialist Francesca Hong is the frontrunner to be the Democrats’ gubernatorial nominee. Incumbent Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers, who’s retiring, has endorsed Milwaukee County Government David Crowley to succeed him.
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