Darline Graham, sister of late Sen. Lindsey Graham, faces tight South Carolina Senate race
The gist
Sen. Darline Graham, appointed to her late brother's South Carolina seat, is in a tied Senate race days before the election.
The race tests whether Trump's endorsement can hold a reliably Republican seat.
How it unfolded
- Jul 11, 2026Sen. Lindsey Graham died suddenly.
- Jul 14, 2026Darline Graham was sworn in at the U.S. Capitol to replace her late brother.
- Jul 22, 2026Since joining the Senate after Gov. Henry McMaster's appointment, Graham had cast several floor votes in line with the GOP, including helping confirm Kara Westercamp to the U.S. Court of International Trade.