South Carolina's Upcoming Senate Primary Heats Up as GOP Chair Raises Doubts on Front-Runner Darline Graham. In a surprising twist, former South Carolina GOP chair Katon Dawson has weighed in on the state's highly anticipated Senate primary, casting uncertainty over the expected victory of Republican front-runner Sen. Darline Graham. In an interview with NewsNation, Dawson expressed skepticism about Graham's chances, stating that it's "not a given" she'll secure the open GOP primary. The comment has sent shockwaves through the Republican establishment, leaving many wondering if Graham's momentum is slowing. With the primary just around the corner, Dawson's remarks have added a new layer of complexity to the already competitive race.


Former South Carolina GOP chair Katon Dawson told The Hill’s sister news network, NewsNation, in an interview on Tuesday that it’s “not a given” that Sen. Darline Graham (R-S.C.) will win the open GOP primary to serve the full six-year term for the South Carolina Senate seat. “Don’t think so. If that was the case,...