President Trump is scheduled to rally in Rock Hill, South Carolina, on Thursday at the Rock Hill Sports and Event Center, lending his voice to Senator Darline Graham’s reelection bid against Democrat Annie Andrews. Doors open at 9 a.m. Eastern, with the president expected to speak around 12:30 p.m. Eastern. The visit is part of a broader midterm push and marks his second trip to the Palmetto State for this particular Senate race.
South Carolina hasn’t elected a Democrat to the U.S. Senate since 1998, which makes the repeat visit notable. The strategy here is turnout: nationalizing races, even ones Republicans are favored to win, to energize the base heading into the final stretch. For Suncoast listeners, it’s another sign that the political spotlight is staying on the Southeast through Election Day.
If you’re planning to follow along Thursday, expect the usual schedule quirks of a rally day. Doors early, speeches later, and traffic around Rock Hill all afternoon. We’ll keep you posted on anything that affects the Suncoast, from election deadlines to the weather and water conditions that matter more to your daily routine. What issue is driving your vote this November? Let us know in the comments.
