Darline Graham Senate Run
Darline Graham is running for Senate with Donald Trump's endorsement in a deep-red race.
July 21, 2026 · Updated Jul 21, 7:21pm ET
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Darline GrahamAmerican politician (born 1964), appointed by South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster
Henry McMasterGovernor of South Carolina since 2017 after Sen. Lindsey Graham's sudden death on July 11, announced she will seek a full six-year term as Darline Graham. President Donald Trump endorsed Graham, giving the political newcomer the highest-profile backing in the Republican race. The GOP primary is scheduled for Aug. 11 after a weeklong filing period opened, and other Republican hopefuls have continued their campaigns. Graham has said she will focus mainly on domestic issues while continuing parts of her brother's conservative agenda.
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