Darline Graham Announces Candidacy for Full Term in Lindsey Graham's Senate Seat
Darline Graham, the sister of the late South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham, has announced her candidacy for a full term in the U.S. Senate. This decision follows her recent appointment to fill the remainder of her brother's term after his sudden death. Darline Graham was sworn in last week and has now declared her intention to run in the upcoming special Republican primary scheduled for August 11. Her candidacy has received the endorsement of President Donald Trump, who publicly supported her decision to run. The announcement adds complexity to the Republican primary race, which already includes several notable candidates such as Rep. Russell Fry and Rep. Ralph Norman. Governor Henry McMaster appointed Darline Graham to serve the remaining months of Lindsey Graham's term, and while initially not expected to run, she has decided to pursue the seat herself.