Graham and Mazzei Secure GOP Nominations, Reinforcing Trump's Grip on Party

In Tuesday's runoff elections, Senator Darline Graham defeated Representative Ralph Norman in South Carolina's Republican Senate primary, while former state Senator Mike Mazzei narrowly beat Attorney General Gentner Drummond for the Oklahoma gubernatorial nomination. Both candidates had received President Trump's endorsement, and his super PAC invested heavily in the races. The victories come after several of Trump's earlier primary picks had lost, underscoring his continued sway in key contests.