Senator Darline Graham, appointed last month to finish her late brother’s term and subsequently seeking a full six‑year term, advanced to the Republican primary runoff for South Carolina’s Senate seat on Tuesday, as reported by The Associated Press.
Although she did not secure an outright victory in the special primary — an outcome she anticipated due to a crowded field — Ms. Graham will face a runoff opponent whose identity remains undecided. The remaining major contenders include Representatives Russell Fry and Ralph Norman, former Governor Mark Sanford, and businessman Mark Lynch. The runoff election is scheduled for August 25.
Former President Donald Trump conducted a telephone rally in support of Ms. Graham on Monday night, praising her “tremendous poise and conviction” following her brother’s death and noting, “She appears pleasant, yet she possesses toughness and strength.”
Ms. Graham, 62, is a veteran advocate for disability rights, most recently serving as commissioner of a state agency that supports visually impaired residents.
Trump’s June endorsement in the South Carolina governor primary failed to propel his preferred candidate to victory; Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette secured a runoff spot but ultimately lost after critics highlighted her heavy reliance on the endorsement at the expense of a broader campaign platform.
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