Darline Graham, Lindsey Graham's sister, says she will run for full Senate term
Summary
Senator Darline Graham, sister of the late Senator Lindsey Graham, announced she will run for a full Senate term in South Carolina. She was appointed to serve the remainder of her brother's term and has received an endorsement from President Donald Trump.Key Facts
- Darline Graham is currently serving the rest of her brother Lindsey Graham’s Senate term after being appointed by South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster.
- She confirmed in a Fox News interview that she will run for a full six-year Senate term in the upcoming election.
- President Donald Trump has endorsed her candidacy, saying she would best honor Lindsey Graham’s legacy.
- Lindsey Graham passed away unexpectedly on July 11, 2026, at age 71.
- The special Republican primary to choose a candidate for the full term will be held on August 11, 2026.
- Other candidates in the Republican primary include Representatives Ralph Norman and Russell Fry, and businessman Mark Lynch.
- Darline Graham has nearly 30 years of experience working in state roles, including with people with disabilities.
- Filing for the primary candidates opens July 21 and closes July 28, 2026.
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