Nancy Mace Rules Out South Carolina Senate Bid as Lindsey Graham's Sister Enters Race
Trump’s endorsement quickly drew the appointed senator into a crowded Republican primary that will decide who finishes her brother’s term.
- Rep Nancy Mace announced on Monday she will not run for the Senate, while Darline Graham, sister of the late Sen Lindsey Graham, declared her candidacy for a full term.
- The special election stems from Sen Lindsey Graham's death on July 11. Officials scheduled a special Republican primary for Aug 11 to determine the nominee against Democrat Dr. Annie Andrews.
- President Donald Trump endorsed Graham on Truth Social, writing, "This would be a fabulous tribute to Lindsey, who loved her dearly." Graham faces competitors including Mark Lynch, Ralph Norman, and Russell Fry.
- Candidate filing for the Aug 11 special Republican primary opens tomorrow through July 28. Graham, a Lexington resident, emphasized her values, stating, "I have my own way of doing things."
- Appointed by Gov Henry McMaster, Graham previously served as commissioner of the South Carolina Commission for the Blind. Her appointed term expires in January 2027, prompting this campaign for a full Senate term.
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(WASHINGTON) - Sen. Darline Graham, the sister of the late Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham, confirmed in an interview with Fox News that aired Monday she will run for the seat for a full term, in addition to serving out the rest of Lindsey Graham's unfinished one. "I've been praying a lot, talking to my family. But with the love of my family, with the support of his staff - I know I'm a hard worker. I learned that from Lindsey. He cared about the…
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Sen. Darline Graham said Monday she’s running for a full term to replace her late brother Lindsey Graham’s Senate seat. “I’ve made a decision,” Darline Graham told Fox News Channel host Sean Hannity, according to a clip released of an interview set to air later Monday. “I’m in.” The entrance of Darline Graham — sworn in last week to fulfill the remaining months of her late brother’s term, which expires in January — into the Republican scramble t…
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