Darline Graham enters South Carolina Senate race with the endorsement of President Trump following the death of her brother, Lindsey Graham.

Darline Graham has officially entered the race for South Carolina's U.S. Senate seat, seeking a full six-year term with the backing of President Trump. The move follows the death of her brother, Lindsey Graham, who served as a prominent Republican senator and a close ally of the administration. While Darline Graham was initially appointed as an interim successor by Governor Henry McMaster, the administration announced a "Complete and Total Endorsement" for her candidacy. This support helps her navigate a crowded Republican field that includes several prominent contenders. For Democratic challenger Annie Andrews, the shift creates a new dynamic in a state that remains a stronghold for the GOP. The administration noted that Lindsey Graham was a "true American Patriot" and a "fiercest of fighters." His death has left the state with its first open Senate seat in decades. Darline Graham now aims to honor her brother's legacy while leveraging her family name and the administration's support to secure the Republican nomination.

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