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NBC Analysts Preview South Carolina and Oklahoma Runoff Elections

Steve Kornacki and Ryan Nobles discuss key races and voter reactions in South Carolina and Oklahoma ahead of the August 25th runoffs.

Aug 25, 2026, 9:27 PM NBC Politics

South Carolinaperson Darline Grahamperson Ralph Normanperson Meet the Press NOWtopic Oklahomatopic NBC Analysts Preview South Carolinatopic Oklahoma Runoff Electionsperson Ryan Noblesperson Steve Kornackiperson NBC Politicstopic Donald Trumpperson

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NBC News Chief Data Analyst Steve Kornacki joined Meet the Press NOW on Tuesday, August 25th, 2026, to preview the runoff elections taking place that evening in South Carolina and Oklahoma. Kornacki provided analysis on key counties that could influence the outcomes of these contests.

Meanwhile, NBC News Chief Capitol Hill Correspondent Ryan Nobles spoke with voters in South Carolina regarding the impact of former President Donald Trump's endorsement of candidate Darline Graham in the state's runoff race against Ralph Norman.

These insights offer a closer look at the political dynamics shaping the runoffs in these states.

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NBC Politics: Kornacki previews key counties in the South Carolina runoff between Darline Graham & Ralph Norman

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