Nordone was backed by 25.2% of likely primary voters in the new survey – which was conducted earlier this week by Resonance Media Strategies. Sanford was viewed unfavorably by 33.7% of likely voters – compared to 31.4% who had a favorable impression of him, according to the poll. Among GOP voters who have cast ballots in the last four partisan primary elections, Norman led 29.3% to 23.5% . Resonance surveyed 600 likely primary voters on August 5, 2026. Its sample was drawn from the South Carolina statewide voter file and limited to voters with Republican primary participation history.