Darline Graham enters the race to succeed her late brother in the South Carolina U.S. Senate seat.
Darline Graham has officially entered the race to succeed her late brother, Lindsey Graham, in the South Carolina U.S. Senate seat. Following a push from the administration, Graham announced her candidacy after being appointed to finish the remainder of her brother's term. During an interview with Fox News, Graham expressed her readiness to take on the role, noting that she feels an "inner peace" about the challenge. The race to replace the late senator has drawn several prominent Republican contenders. While Darline Graham joins the field, Rep. Nancy Mace opted out of the race to focus on other goals. Other candidates include Rep. Ralph Norman, Rep. Russell Fry, businessman Mark Lynch, and Duke Buckner. Some candidates, including Norman and Mace, have criticized Fry for seeking two offices at once, arguing his bid could jeopardize the House majority. The special primary is scheduled for August 11, with the winner facing Democratic nominee Annie Andrews in the November general election.