Interim Senator Darline Graham announced she will run for a full term in the U.S. Senate representing South Carolina, seeking to replace her late brother, Lindsey Graham. President Donald Trump has endorsed her candidacy.
Darline Graham's decision to seek a full term, backed by Donald Trump's endorsement, sets the stage for a significant Republican primary in South Carolina, potentially shaping the state's representation in the U.S. Senate.
Senator Darline Graham announced her intention to run for a full term in the U.S. Senate, seeking to represent South Carolina and fill the seat vacated by her late brother, Lindsey Graham. Graham was recently sworn in to serve out the remainder of her brother's term, which concludes in January. President Donald Trump has publicly endorsed her candidacy for the special Republican primary, scheduled for August 11, 2026. Trump expressed hope that Graham would run to honor her brother's legacy. Graham, who has never held elected office before, is the first female senator from South Carolina. Her late brother, Lindsey Graham, died suddenly, triggering the need for a special election. U.S. Representative Ralph Norman also announced he will seek to replace Lindsey Graham in the Senate.
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