Trump’s Endorsement Propels Darline Graham Into High-Stakes Senate Runoff

Russell Fry Backs Darline Graham in South Carolina Senate Runoff Amid Trump Pressure

The president has been focused on the race since the death of Lindsey Graham in July. Ms. Graham, the late senator’s sister, is competing against Representative Ralph Norman in a runoff on Aug. 25.

Aug 14, 2026

Darline Graham Nordone nabs Senate runoff endorsement from ex-primary rival Russell Fry

Interim Sen. Darline Graham Nordone (R-SC) notched an endorsement Friday ahead of her Aug. 25 primary runoff from Rep. Russell Fry (R-SC), a former rival who placed third in this week’s special Republican primary. Fry characterized Graham Nordone, the sister and successor of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, as one of the “fighters and allies […]

Aug 14, 2026

Lindsey Graham’s sister, Darline, advances to runoff in GOP battle for late senator’s SC Senate seat

Sen. Darline Graham advanced to the runoff in the special GOP primary to hold onto her late brother's Senate seat following his abrupt death last month.

Aug 12, 2026

Darline Graham advances to runoff in bid to replace brother in Senate

Sen. Darline Graham Nordone (R-SC), backed by President Donald Trump, advanced to a runoff election that will determine who will inherit the seat previously held by her brother, the late Sen. Lindsey Graham. The Associated Press projected Graham Nordone would head to a runoff at 8:15 p.m. At the time of the call, she held […]

Aug 12, 2026

Trump’s Endorsement Propels Darline Graham Into High-Stakes Senate Runoff

Sen. Darline Graham Nordone (R-SC), President Donald Trump’s hand-picked candidate to succeed her late brother, South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC), survived a crowded Republican primary Tuesday, advancing to a runoff for the GOP nomination. With less than half of the vote reported, Graham led the field of eight other candidates with roughly 30.5% of ...

Aug 11, 2026