Politics Polymarket July 31, 2026
Darline Graham Nordone jumps into South Carolina Senate race
South Carolina Republican Senate Special Primary Winner
Polymarket prices this Darline Graham Nordone at 74%. The reporting broadly agrees.
Darline Graham Nordone, sister of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, has entered the special Republican Primary for United States Senator from South Carolina, joining a crowded field of candidates vying for the seat. While Rep. Ralph Norman has been shown with a slim lead in a recent poll, the race remains tight, with traders putting Darline Graham Nordone at 74%, even though the reporting suggests a close contest.
Background
The special primary election was called after the death of Sen. Lindsey Graham, and the winner will face off in the November general election. The field of candidates is diverse, with several well-known Republicans vying for the seat. The race has been marked by controversy, with some candidates facing backlash for their stances on key issues.
The precedent
- No sitting governor has won the nomination since 1972
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What the coverage agrees on
- The special primary election was called after the death of Sen. Lindsey Graham.
- The winner of the special primary election will face off in the November general election.
- The field of candidates is diverse, with several well-known Republicans vying for the seat.
How outlets frame it
- CBS News: emphasizes the close contest between Rep. Ralph Norman and Darline Graham Nordone
- Axios: highlights the controversy surrounding the candidates' stances on key issues
What to watch
The special primary election is set to take place in August, with the winner facing off in the November general election. The outcome of the election will have significant implications for the Republican Party in South Carolina.
The numbers behind this
Polymarket prices this Darline Graham Nordone at 74%.
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$1.4M traded · $468K in the last day · $448K resting liquidity · $573K open interest
Resolves on: This market will resolve according to the winner of the special Republican Primary for United States Senator from South Carolina, including any potential runoff. If no 2026 special South Carolina Republican Senate Primary takes place by November 2, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve according to the candidate who is the official Republican nominee to contest the November 3, 2026 South Carolina U.S. Senate election. If the results of the special primary are not definitively known, or if there is no Republican nominee to contest the November 3, 2026 South Carolina U.S. Senate election, by November 2, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to "Other". The resolution source for…
Pricing Polymarket 74%
Sources
- South Carolina Republicans line up to run in special primary to replace late Sen. Lindsey Graham pbs.org
- Darline Graham jumps into South Carolina Senate race for brother’s seat thehill.com
- Trump’s support for Graham’s sister stirs GOP backlash in South Carolina washingtonpost.com
- Sen. Darline Graham says she’s running for a full 6-year term after Trump urged her to jump into the race nbcnews.com
- Thune won’t endorse Darline Graham Nordone for full term ‘at the moment’ washingtonexaminer.com
Frequently asked questions
South Carolina Republican Senate Special Primary Winner
Polymarket prices this Darline Graham Nordone at 74%. The reporting broadly agrees.
What do the sources agree on?
The special primary election was called after the death of Sen. Lindsey Graham. The winner of the special primary election will face off in the November general election. The field of candidates is diverse, with several well-known Republicans vying for the seat.
When does this market resolve?
This market resolves on: This market will resolve according to the winner of the special Republican Primary for United States Senator from South Carolina, including any potential runoff. If no 2026 special South Carolina Republican Senate Primary takes place by November 2, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve according to the candidate who is the official Republican nominee to contest the November 3, 2026 South Carolina U.S. Senate election. If the results of the special primary are not definitively known, or if there is no Republican nominee to contest the November 3, 2026 South Carolina U.S. Senate election, by November 2, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to "Other". The resolution source for…
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