Darline Graham, Lindsey Graham's sister, says she'll run for full Senate term
Summary
Sen. Darline Graham, appointed to finish her late brother Sen. Lindsey Graham’s term, announced she will run for a full Senate term in South Carolina. President Donald Trump has endorsed her candidacy, but other Republicans have also announced they will run for the seat.Key Facts
- Darline Graham was appointed to the Senate to complete her brother Lindsey Graham’s term after his death in July.
- Lindsey Graham had served as South Carolina’s senator for over 20 years and had won the GOP nomination for a fifth term before he passed away.
- The Republican candidate for the full Senate term will be chosen in a special primary election on August 11.
- Republicans may submit their candidacy between July 21 and July 28.
- If no candidate wins more than half of the vote, a runoff election will be held on August 25.
- Darline Graham does not have prior elected office experience but worked in disabilities services and was commissioner of the South Carolina Commission for the Blind.
- President Donald Trump met with her and publicly endorsed her run for the Senate seat.
- Other Republicans, including Representatives Ralph Norman and Russell Fry, have also announced their runs for the seat.
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