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Lindsey Graham's sister enters Senate race following Trump endorsement

Darline Graham announced she will seek a full Senate term after being appointed to fill her brother’s seat.

Lindsey Graham's sister enters Senate race following Trump endorsement
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This article1 analysis · Oct 2, 2026
Jul 20, 2026
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Newly appointed Sen. Darline Graham said she will run for a full term in South Carolina, days after President Donald Trump endorsed her candidacy.

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Darline Graham
R · SC · SEN

Newly appointed South Carolina senator and Republican candidate for a full term

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who urged Graham to run and endorsed her candidacy

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Lindsey Graham
Former U.S. Senator (R-SC)

Late senator whose seat his sister was appointed to fill

Russell Fry
R · SC-7

Republican House member and declared candidate in the special Senate election

Mark Lynch
R · SC

Businessman and declared Republican candidate in the special Senate election

Ralph Norman
R · SC-5

Republican House member and declared candidate in the special Senate election

Democratic candidate for the Senate seat

ALSO MENTIONED  Henry McMaster, South Carolina governor who appointed Darline Graham to the Senate

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Darline Graham Announces Run for Full Senate Term

Center and right-leaning outlets report that Darline Graham announced she will seek a full Senate term after being appointed to fill the remainder of her late brother’s term. Center outlets describe the announcement as a campaign development and provide context on the Republican primary and its other candidates. Right-leaning outlets also place her bid in the primary, with some emphasizing President Donald Trump’s endorsement and others reporting conservative criticism of her candidacy.

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