Darline Graham will run for a full term in the Senate seat previously held by her late brother, Lindsey Graham.
Darline Graham confirmed she will run for a full term in the Senate seat held by her late brother, Lindsey Graham. The announcement follows a period of deliberation and a formal endorsement from President Trump, who stated there would be no better candidate to honor the legacy of the late senator. Darline Graham was recently appointed to the seat by South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster to finish the remainder of the term ending in early January. However, she will now compete in next month’s special primary election to secure a spot on the November ballot. The administration noted that President Trump gave his "complete and total endorsement" to the younger sister. Darline Graham cited her family's support and her own work experience over the last 30 years as key factors in her decision. She will face several other Republican candidates in the August 11 election, with the winner eventually facing Democrat Annie Andrews in November.