H5: Darlene Graham leads early S.C. Senate primary returns as Charlie James fields caller reports and tracks the tight race.

During Hour 5 of the August 11, 2026 Primary Day edition of The Charlie James Show on News/Talk 98.9 WORD, host Charlie James kicks off extended primary coverage as polls close across South Carolina. Throughout the hour, James fields reports from callers giving final precinct turnout numbers while closely tracking early election returns rolling in from counties nationwide and across the state. Early reporting reveals a tight, fluctuating race led by candidate Darlene Graham, with candidates Russell Fry and Ralph Norman locked in a close battle for second place, followed by Mark Sanford and Mark Lynch. Analyzing county-by-county breakdowns, James highlights significant voter turnout, notes the potential impact of high-turnout districts, and anticipates a upcoming runoff election.