Darline Graham
United States
Republican
United States senator
government
Darline Lettie Graham Nordone is an American politician and public administrator serving as the junior United States senator from South Carolina, a seat she has held since July 14, 2026. A member of the Republican Party, she was appointed to fill the vacancy created by the death of her brother, Lindsey Graham. She is the first woman to represent South Carolina in the United States Senate.
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Jul 26, 2026
Lean Right
Leads a new South Carolina Senate poll as the Trump-endorsed candidate, outpacing Representative Ralph Norman.
Viewed as a test of Trump's continued influence and the power of anti-establishment endorsements within the GOP, especially against a more institutionalist conservative.
Jul 26, 2026
Center
Trump-endorsed Darline Graham leads Ralph Norman in a new South Carolina Senate poll (Newsweek).
Centrists watch this primary as a test of Trump's endorsement power and the GOP's internal dynamics in a traditionally red state.
Jul 26, 2026
Lean Left
Graham, Lindsey Graham's sister and Trump-endorsed, leads a South Carolina Senate poll.
Lean Left views her as a Trump loyalist pushing the GOP further right, threatening any remaining pretense of centrism.
Jul 19, 2026
Lean Right
President Trump asked her to run for a full Senate term and offered his endorsement to honor her late brother.
Viewed as a reliable conservative who can hold the seat and support Trump's agenda, though some question whether she can overcome her appointed status.
Jul 19, 2026
Lean Left
Trump encouraged Darline Graham, temporarily replacing her late brother Senator Lindsey Graham, to run for the full Senate term in South Carolina's special election.
Lean Left views this as dynastic politics and Trump exerting influence to maintain a loyalist in a safe Republican seat.
Jul 16, 2026
Lean Right
Lindsey Graham's sister will fill his Senate seat after his passing.
Lean Right readers see this as a sign that the GOP leadership prioritizes continuity over populist change.