# South Carolina Republicans mount write-in challenge to Trump Senate pick

South Carolina Republicans are promoting a write-in campaign for Ralph, challenging President Trump’s preferred Senate candidate. The move highlights intraparty resistance to Trump’s endorsement and could affect Republican electoral dynamics in the state.

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## Sources

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/11/2/write-in-ralph-south-carolina-republicans-challenge-trumps-senate-pick?traffic_source=rss) — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 04:31:02 +0000