Darline Graham wins primary to contest late brother's US Senate seat
Summary
Darline Graham won the Republican primary to run for the US Senate seat left vacant by her late brother, Senator Lindsey Graham, in South Carolina. She had strong support from President Donald Trump and is expected to win the November election in the state.Key Facts
- Darline Graham is the sister of the late Senator Lindsey Graham.
- She was appointed as a temporary senator after her brother’s death in July.
- President Donald Trump campaigned in South Carolina to support her.
- Graham won the Republican primary with about 52.5% of the vote.
- She had never run for elected office before this campaign.
- South Carolina has not elected a Democratic senator for many years, making Graham's win likely in November.
- Graham faced Congressman Ralph Norman in the primary, who also supports Trump but had backed a different presidential candidate in 2024.
- Graham admitted to limited knowledge on national security but supports the military.
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