Ralph Norman
Ralph Warren Norman Jr. is an American politician and real estate developer who has served as the U.S. representative for South Carolina's 5th congressional district since 2017. His district includes most of the South Carolina side of the Charlotte metropolitan area, along with outer portions of the Upstate and Midlands. A member of the Republican Party, Norman served as the South Carolina state representative for the 48th district from 2005 to 2007 and from 2009 to 2017.
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Aug 16, 2026
Far Right
The South Carolina congressman told Breitbart that the Aug. 25 Republican Senate runoff is about who will fight for the SAVE America Act.
He represents the restrictionist election reform push that the base demands, promising a fighter who will not cave on voter integrity measures.
Aug 13, 2026
Far Left
Norman is competing against Graham in the South Carolina runoff, touting his conservative record to Trump voters.
His push to the right reflects how both GOP primary contenders are trying to prove who is more MAGA, leaving no room for actual governance.
Jul 26, 2026
Lean Right
Trails Darline Graham in the South Carolina Senate primary poll, representing the institutionalist wing of the Republican Party.
Criticized by populist right as a establishment figure who lacks the mettle to challenge the D.C. elite, making this primary a proxy for the party's internal fault lines.
Jul 20, 2026
Lean Right
The congressman announced plans to run for Lindsey Graham's Senate seat after Graham's sister was sworn in temporarily.
Lean Right hopes Norman will provide a more reliably conservative alternative compared to Graham's establishment record.