Oklahoma Governor GOP Primary

The Republican primary runoff for Oklahoma governor remains tight. Candidates Gentner Drummond and Mike Mazzei, with Mazzei having Trump’s support, are separated by few votes. Only a little over half of the expected votes have been counted.

South Carolina Senate GOP Primary

NBC News projects Sen. Darline Graham as the winner of South Carolina’s Republican Senate primary runoff. Her victory is a win for Trump, who heavily campaigned for her post her brother Lindsey Graham’s death. Trump organized rallies and his super PAC provided significant financial backing.

Oklahoma Senate Democratic Primary

Nurse N’Kiyla Jasmine Thomas wins the Democratic Senate primary runoff in Oklahoma, representing the party’s democratic socialist faction. Despite being outspent, Thomas defeated Jim Priest. Thomas will contest GOP Rep. Kevin Hern for the seat this fall in a predominantly Republican state.

Georgia Special Election

Everton Blair wins the special election in Georgia’s 13th District, succeeding the late Rep. David Scott. Blair’s victory was unexpected as he initially lagged behind Marcye Scott. In the runoff, Blair secured 53% of the vote with most of the votes tallied.

Greenville County Impact

In South Carolina, Rep. Ralph Norman aims for a significant lead in Greenville County to counter Graham’s advantage. While Norman leads in the county, Graham retains a 4-point statewide lead.

Trump’s Influence Tested

Trump’s endorsements are being tested in these races. His support of Mazzei in Oklahoma and Graham in South Carolina reflects his strong involvement. Oklahoma’s outcome will show if Trump’s attacks on Drummond favor Mazzei.

State-Specific Election Dynamics

Trump’s rally location, Horry County, shows a strong lead for Graham. The county gave significant support to Russell Fry in the initial primary. The results highlight how campaigning influences voter turnout.

Voting Trends and Trump Endorsements

Early votes show Graham leading Norman by 14 points in South Carolina. Trump’s public support of Graham emphasizes a possible trend where Election Day turnout may favor candidates endorsed by him. However, Graham’s family name faces skepticism, similar to her brother, among Republican voters.

Primary Runoff Poll Closures

Oklahoma’s polls closed at 8 p.m. ET, while South Carolina and Georgia closed at 7 p.m. ET as their runoffs conclude.