Lindsey Graham’s sister, Darline, advances to runoff in GOP battle for late senator’s SC Senate seat
Darline Graham, sister of the late Senator Lindsey Graham, secured a spot in the August 25 runoff for South Carolina's special Republican Senate primary. She entered the race with an interim appointment and the endorsement of former President Donald Trump, while facing a crowded field that includes Rep. Ralph Norman and former Governor Mark Sanford. The eventual primary winner will contend with Democrat Dr. Annie Andrews in the general election, with Republicans favored to retain the seat.
- ▪Darline Graham advanced to the runoff after winning the initial special GOP primary for her brother's Senate seat.
- ▪She received a full endorsement from Donald Trump and emphasizes domestic issues over foreign policy.
- ▪The runoff will be held on August 25, with the winner facing Democrat Dr. Annie Andrews in the general election.
- ▪Other notable candidates in the primary included Rep. Ralph Norman, former Gov. Mark Sanford, and Rep. Russell Fry.
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- ▪ Trump-endorsed Darline Graham advances in bid for brother's Senate seat — The Washington Times
- ▪ Darline Graham advances to runoff in bid to replace brother in Senate — Washington Examiner
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Politics breaking Lindsey Graham’s sister, Darline, advances to runoff in GOP battle for late senator’s SC Senate seat By Ryan King Published Aug. 11, 2026, 8:25 p.m. ET (function() { var overlay = document.getElementById("nyp-player-lcp-overlay"); if (!overlay) { return; } function hideOverlay() { overlay.remove(); } function afterDCL() { requestAnimationFrame(hideOverlay); } if (document.readyState === "loading") { document.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded", afterDCL, { once: true }); } else { afterDCL(); } })(); See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google WASHINGTON — Sen. Darline Graham advanced to the Aug. 25 runoff election in the special GOP primary to hold onto her late brother’s Senate seat following his abrupt death last month.
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