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Darline Graham Leans on Trump Backing in South Carolina GOP Primary
President Donald Trump’s endorsement and National Republican Senatorial Committee ads bolster Darline Graham as she faces a crowded field and a likely runoff, officials said.
- On August 1, 2026, interim Senator Darline Graham attended a campaign event in Lexington, South Carolina, running to replace her late brother, Lindsey Graham, in the special GOP primary.
- Prioritizing her legislative duties in Washington has limited Graham's ability to campaign, though supporters like Charles Brentnell of Greenville County praise her focus on Senate responsibilities.
- Graham faces a crowded field of experienced Republicans, including Representatives Russell Fry and Ralph Norman, as well as former Governor Mark Sanford, with some voters questioning her qualifications.
- Endorsed by President Donald Trump and the National Republican Senatorial Committee, Graham will face voters on Tuesday, with a potential runoff scheduled for August 25.
- Appointed to the seat last month, Graham remains relatively unknown in South Carolina political circles, though voter Gigi Bray of Charleston argues it is time for a change in leadership.
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Darline Graham tests value of a famous name vs. lack of experience in South Carolina primary
Darline Graham, the sister of the late Senator Lindsey Graham, is running in a crowded Republican Senate primary on Tuesday.
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wtma.comDarline Graham tests value of a famous name vs. lack of experience in primary election
Few people have anything bad to say about Darline Graham, who was catapulted from obscurity last month when she was appointed to replace her late brother Lindse
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Graham’s Sister Shuns Media Spotlight
“After Senator Lindsey Graham died last month, his sister, Darline Graham, essentially inherited his seat in Congress,” the New York Times reports. “With it, she inherited his office on Capitol Hill, his staff in Washington and back home in South Carolina, and his key spots on coveted committees. For a brief time, Ms. Graham was […]
·New York, United States
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