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Trump heads to South Carolina rally for Sen. Darline Graham in tight Senate race
President Trump is traveling to South Carolina for a campaign event supporting Sen. Darline Graham, who succeeded her late brother Lindsey Graham. Graham is facing Democrat Annie Andrews, who has called her opponent a “radical liberal.” More than $34 million has been reported as spent in the contest. Former heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield is scheduled to accompany Trump at the rally. The race is viewed as pivotal for control of the Senate.
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Why it matters
The outcome could decide which party controls the Senate.
How this story developed
- Sep 24 Collins holds narrow lead over Jackson in latest Maine Senate poll
- Sep 25 Florida GOP officials say they are preparing for possible defeats after polls show Democrats gaining ground in the governor’s race and Trump’s approval dropping sharply.
- Oct 6 The first debate between Collins and Jackson is scheduled for Oct. 6.
- Oct 7 The first debate was held, with both candidates trading barbs and no clear winner emerging.
- Oct 9 A debate between Graham and Andrews is scheduled for October 11.
- Oct 11 Donald’s campaign edited its website to cut eight Trump mentions and moved a Trump photo to a less prominent spot.
- Oct 11 President Trump announced a seven‑state rally tour starting on Oct. 1 ahead of the midterm elections.
- Oct 14 Former President Barack Obama released a video endorsement for Troy Jackson.
- Oct 20 The candidates faced their final televised debate, during which a protester was removed after interrupting the event.
- Oct 21 Donald Trump will appear in South Carolina on Wednesday to campaign for Republican Sen. Darline Graham, who is facing Democratic nominee Annie Andrews in a close contest.
- Oct 22 The candidates faced off in the only televised forum to date.
- Oct 22 Evander Holyfield will accompany Trump at the South Carolina rally supporting Darline Graham.
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