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Lindsey Graham's sister Darline announces plans to run for full-term in the Senate: 'I'm in'

She announced she would seek the Republican nomination for a full Senate term, saying she wanted to carry on her brother’s legacy.

Lindsey Graham's sister Darline announces plans to run for full-term in the Senate: 'I'm in'
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This article1 analysis · Oct 2, 2026
Jul 20, 2026
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Darline Graham Nordone, serving as interim senator after her brother Lindsey Graham’s death, announced she will seek the Republican nomination for a full Senate term. Her decision adds her to a special primary that also includes Reps. Russell Fry and Ralph Norman.

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Darline Graham
R · SC · SEN

Interim U.S. senator from South Carolina and candidate for the full-term Republican nomination

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Chuck Grassley
R · IA · SEN

U.S. senator from Iowa shown at Nordone’s swearing-in ceremony

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

Late senator from South Carolina whose death led to the vacancy

Nancy Mace
R · SC-1

U.S. representative from South Carolina who opted out of the special primary

Russell Fry
R · SC-7

U.S. representative from South Carolina and candidate in the Senate race

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who urged Nordone to run

Ralph Norman
R · SC-5

U.S. representative from South Carolina and candidate in the Senate race

J.D. Vance
Vice President of the United States

Vice president who met with Nordone

Susie Wiles
R · White House Chief of Staff

White House chief of staff who met with Nordone

ALSO MENTIONED  Henry McMaster, South Carolina governor who selected Nordone to serve the remainder of Graham’s term; Steve Witkoff, Special envoy who met with Nordone; Volodymyr Zelensky, President of Ukraine, mentioned in connection with Lindsey Graham’s travel

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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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