Lindsey Graham's Sister Won The Primary In Her Home State
- 26.08.2026, 11:47
She may win a seat in the U.S. Senate in the November election.
U.S. Senator Darlin Graham, the sister of the late U.S. politician Lindsey Graham, won the Republican Party primary in South Carolina. This will allow her to run for the Senate in the general election. This was reported by AP.
It is noted that in the second round of the primary, Graham defeated U.S. Representative Ralph Norman.
It is reported that following Lindsey Graham’s death, the governor of South Carolina appointed his sister to serve out the remaining months of her late brother’s term. However, Darlene quickly received support from Trump, who urged her to run for a full term. The publication notes that although Graham is a political newcomer, she has already managed to outperform a number of experienced and well-known state figures.
Journalists note that the party vote took place after the only debate. During the debate, Graham stumbled while answering questions about her brother’s main area of focus—foreign policy. She was asked about U.S. interests in Taiwan and the South China Sea. After a long pause, she stated that national security was not her area of expertise.
At the same time, she emphasized that she wants to focus on domestic issues, specifically housing affordability. In response, Norman said that Graham’s answer demonstrated her lack of qualifications for the position.
According to the publication, after Graham’s death, Trump tried to play a role in selecting his successor. Against this backdrop, the U.S. president approved the appointment of Darlene Graham as senator to replace her brother. According to the publication, Trump may thus be attempting to secure another ally in the Senate who will help him advance his agenda. In fact, Graham was already doing this during the election campaign, repeatedly emphasizing her support for Trump.
As early as November, Graham will be vying for a permanent seat in the Senate. Her opponent will be Democratic Party candidate Annie Andrews. The publication notes that no Democrat has won a U.S. Senate seat from South Carolina in several decades.
The U.S. midterm elections will take place on November 3 of this year. All 435 seats in the House of Representatives and 35 of the 100 seats in the Senate will be up for election. Also on that day, 36 states will hold elections for governors and local offices.