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Lindsey Graham's Sister Mulls Full Term Run With Trump's Encouragement

Darline Graham is weighing a full-term Senate bid after approaching the White House.

Lindsey Graham's Sister Mulls Full Term Run With Trump's Encouragement
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This article1 analysis · Oct 3, 2026
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Darline Graham is considering a run for a full Senate term after approaching the White House, and President Trump has urged her to seek the seat. The developing race follows the death of her brother, Sen. Lindsey Graham, whose seat she was appointed to fill.

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Darline Graham
R · SC · SEN

Senator considering a run for a full term

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Rick Scott
R · FL · SEN

Florida senator who endorsed Ralph Norman

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

Former South Carolina senator whose seat became vacant after his death

Nancy Mace
R · SC-1

South Carolina representative identified as a possible contender

Russell Fry
R · SC-7

South Carolina representative identified as a possible contender

Mark Lynch
R · SC

Businessman and Senate candidate who announced another bid

Michigan representative mentioned in a comparison about political families

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who urged Graham to run

Former president mentioned in a comparison about a Democratic primary

Ralph Norman
R · SC-5

South Carolina representative and potential contender for the Senate seat

Tim Scott
R · SC · SEN

South Carolina senator and NRSC chair who commented on Graham's possible run

ALSO MENTIONED  Alan Wilson, South Carolina attorney general mentioned as the winner of a Republican primary runoff; Daniel McCarthy, Editor who expressed reservations about Graham becoming a candidate; John Dingell Jr., Former Michigan representative discussed in historical context; John Dingell Sr., Former Michigan representative discussed in historical context; Mark Sanford, Former South Carolina governor mentioned as a potential contender; Pamela Evette, South Carolina lieutenant governor mentioned as a potential contender

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Trump Urges Darline Graham to Run for Full Senate Term

Trump urged Darline Graham to seek a full Senate term and said he would endorse her if she ran. This came after she was appointed to fill the remainder of her late brother’s term. Center outlets treat the endorsement as a development in the special-election race and note Graham’s unresolved decision about running. Right-leaning outlets also foreground the endorsement and the race, but some give Trump’s backing a more upbeat cast.

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