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Trump Campaigns for Senator Darline Graham in South Carolina

Trump rallied in South Carolina for Senator Darline Graham, who is running about even with Democrat Annie Andrews less than two weeks before the November 3 vote.

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what happened

According to Reuters, President Donald Trump held a campaign rally in Clemson, South Carolina, backing Republican Senator Darline Graham. Polls show her roughly even with Democrat Annie Andrews in a state Republicans usually win comfortably. Trump's approval rating, according to the latest Reuters/Ipsos poll, has fallen to a record low amid high gasoline prices.

Trump described Graham's late brother, Lindsey Graham, as one of his closest allies. Last week Trump lifted sanctions on Russia that Lindsey Graham had championed, and Darline Graham has said she disagrees with that decision. Outside Republican groups have spent $9.7 million in the state since October 1, a Reuters analysis of federal filings found.

why it matters

For markets, the November 3 vote matters: the article notes Democrats are favored to regain the House, while the Senate race remains competitive. A shift in congressional control could affect US budget, tax and trade policy, and investors weigh such changes ahead of the vote.

market impact

US dollar and Treasuries: risk of a shift in Congress affects expectations for budget and policy

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sources

  1. Trump campaigns in South Carolina to support Senate candidate Graham — Reuters, 22 October 2026 at 00:35 UTC

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