Late Lindsey Graham's sister Darline faces tight South Carolina Senate race
The gist
South Carolina voters went to the polls Nov. 3 in a Senate race between Darline Graham and Democrat Annie Andrews.
The seat long held by her late brother is now rated competitive, with control of the Senate at stake.
How it unfolded
- Jun 9, 2026Lindsey Graham won South Carolina's Republican primary, later reported as a nearly 28-point margin with 57% of the vote.
- Jul 11, 2026Lindsey Graham died suddenly at age 71 from cardiovascular disease while seeking his fifth term.
- Jul 13, 2026Gov. Henry McMaster announced Darline Graham Nordone would finish the late senator's term.