President Trump offers Darline Graham his complete and total endorsement for the South Carolina special Senate primary.
President Trump pledged his "complete and total endorsement" to Darline Graham for the upcoming special Republican primary in South Carolina. The administration announced that Graham, who was appointed by Governor Henry McMaster to fill the seat of her late brother, Lindsey Graham, should run to honor his legacy. Graham, who has served in various public positions but never held elected office, will enter the race with high name recognition and the backing of the president. The special primary is scheduled for August 11, 2026, with the winner facing Democrat Annie Andrews in November. Several other Republicans, including Rep. Ralph Norman, Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette, and Rep. Nancy Mace, have been considered as potential candidates. While Norman is still weighing his decision, Rep. William Timmons has already pledged to campaign for Graham. The filing period for the special primary begins on July 21.