 Following that recount, the South Carolina State Election Commission certified Norman as the Republican primary winner on May 19, 2017.With 35,425 votes cast, Norman received 17,823, while Pope received 17,602, a 221-vote difference.Having secured the Republican nomination in the primary election, Norman went on to face the Democratic nominee, Sumter attorney Archie Parnell, in a special election held on June 20, 2017.