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Darline Graham Sworn In as Interim Senator and Signals She May Run in Sprint GOP Primary

Her possible candidacy comes as South Carolina schedules an expedited Aug. 11 Republican primary that could be decided by rapid endorsements and outside influence.

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Newly-sworn Sen. Darline Graham, R-S.C., sister of Lindsey Graham, walks past cameras as she leaves the Old Senate Chamber following a cermonial oath of office ceremony allowing her to serve as her late brother's temporary replacement, at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, July 14, 2026, (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
From coastal projects and airport improvements to healthcare education and workforce training, U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham helped support millions of dollars in projects impacting the Grand Strand during his time in office.

Overview

  • A preliminary report identified the cause of Lindsey Graham’s death on July 11 as an aortic dissection linked to arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease, with some tests still pending.
  • Governor Henry McMaster appointed Darline Graham Nordone to the Senate and she was sworn in this week to serve the remainder of her brother’s term through January 2027.
  • Darline Graham has told party officials she may run and has already co-sponsored a Russia sanctions bill, actions that signal she could move quickly from caretaker to candidate.
  • South Carolina will hold a compressed Republican special primary on August 11 with a possible August 25 runoff, and early polls show a crowded field with no clear frontrunner.
  • President Trump has privately expressed interest in Rep. Russell Fry and party endorsements are expected to be decisive, while funeral planning for Lindsey Graham has been delayed because many national and international leaders want to attend.