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NewsABC Action News (WFTS) — NewsAugust 11, 2026Hillsborough

South Carolina and Wisconsin hold primary elections for Senate and Governor

Voters in South Carolina and Wisconsin head to the polls Tuesday for high-stakes primary elections that will determine candidates for U.S. Senate and Governor. The outcomes will decide if South Carolina Senator Darline Graham avoids a runoff and whether a Democratic Socialist candidate can secure the gubernatorial nomination in Wisconsin.

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Why It Matters

These elections determine the candidates appearing on the general election ballot for federal and state leadership positions, directly impacting the political representation and policy direction for residents of South Carolina and Wisconsin.

Key Facts

  • South Carolina is holding a Republican primary for U.S. Senate on Tuesday.
  • Senator Darline Graham is seeking to retain her seat in the South Carolina primary.
  • There are 10 Republican candidates on the South Carolina Senate ballot.
  • South Carolina requires a candidate to receive over 50% of the vote to avoid a runoff election later this month.
  • Wisconsin is holding a Democratic gubernatorial primary on Tuesday.
  • Francesca Hong and David Crowley are primary candidates for Wisconsin Governor.
  • Governor Tony Evers has endorsed David Crowley in the Wisconsin primary.

Who's Mentioned

personFrancesca Hong“Democratic Socialist candidate for Wisconsin Governor.”personDonald Trump“President who endorsed Darline Graham.”personDarline Graham“Incumbent U.S. Senator for South Carolina facing a primary election.”other10“Number of Republican candidates on the South Carolina Senate ballot.”personMark Sanford“Former Governor and candidate in the South Carolina Senate primary.”personDavid Crowley“Milwaukee County Executive and candidate for Wisconsin Governor.”personTony Evers“Current Governor of Wisconsin.”