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Darline Graham, sister of the late-Sen. Lindsey Graham, will run to succeed him

After being sworn in temporarily to her late brother’s seat, she announced she would seek the Republican nomination to succeed him.

Darline Graham, sister of the late-Sen. Lindsey Graham, will run to succeed him
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Darline Graham announced she will seek the Republican nomination to succeed her late brother, Sen. Lindsey Graham, after President Donald Trump urged her to run and endorsed her. The special election is scheduled for Aug. 11.

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Darline Graham
R · SC · SEN

Candidate seeking the Republican nomination for the Senate seat she temporarily holds

PRIMARY SUBJECT
Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who urged Graham’s appointment and endorsed her candidacy

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Chuck Grassley
R · IA · SEN

Senate president pro tempore who ceremonially swore Graham in

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

Late South Carolina senator whose seat his sister seeks

Nancy Mace
R · SC-1

South Carolina representative who decided not to run for the Senate seat

Russell Fry
R · SC-7

South Carolina representative who has indicated he intends to run for the Senate seat

Ralph Norman
R · SC-5

South Carolina representative who has indicated he intends to run for the Senate seat

ALSO MENTIONED  Henry McMaster, South Carolina governor whom Trump urged to appoint Graham as interim senator

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Darline Graham Appointed to Senate Seat and Announces Full-Term Bid

After being appointed to fill her late brother Lindsey Graham’s Senate seat, Darline Graham announced she would seek a full term. Left-leaning outlets emphasize criticism that her candidacy rests on family ties; one also scrutinizes a donation against her stated abortion position. Center outlets focus on the crowded Republican field and election process, with some highlighting Trump’s backing, eligibility rules or Black South Carolinians’ concerns about political power. Right-leaning outlets present the bid as a Republican succession contest, often noting Trump’s endorsement and rivals; one also features debate over the appointment’s merits.

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