Darline Graham tests value of a famous name vs. lack of experience in South Carolina primary
Summary
Darline Graham was appointed to fill the U.S. Senate seat left vacant by her late brother, Senator Lindsey Graham. She is now competing in a special Republican primary in South Carolina against several experienced politicians, while balancing her current duties as an interim senator.Key Facts
- Lindsey Graham, a South Carolina Senator, passed away due to a torn aorta.
- Darline Graham, his sister, was appointed to temporarily replace him in the Senate.
- She faces a special Republican primary to win the seat officially.
- Several well-known Republicans, including Representatives Russell Fry and Ralph Norman and former Governor Mark Sanford, also compete in the primary.
- President Donald Trump has endorsed Darline Graham.
- The National Republican Senatorial Committee supports her with TV ads.
- Darline Graham has spent most of her time in Washington working as senator, limiting her time on the campaign trail.
- The primary election is held on Tuesday, with a possible runoff on August 25 if no candidate wins a majority.
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