Lindsey Graham's sister advances to runoff in South Carolina Republican Senate primary
US media outlets project that Lindsey Graham's sister, Darline Graham, will advance to the August runoff for the Republican US Senate nomination in South Carolina.
Darline Graham, sister of late South Carolina Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, advanced to the August 25 runoff for the Republican Senate nomination after her brother's passing. Media projections indicated she would face US Representative Ralph Norman in the runoff. Governor Henry McMaster appointed Darline to serve the remainder of her brother's term until early January.
President Donald Trump endorsed her, describing the move as a "fabulous tribute" to her brother. However, critics argued the election represented an "attempted coronation" due to her lack of political experience. Ten candidates vied for the Republican nomination, with none achieving over 50% of the vote, necessitating a runoff. The winner will contend against Democrat Annie Andrews, who entered the race with a substantial campaign fund.
Other contenders included US Representative Russell Fry, former Governor Mark Sanford, and self-funded businessman Mark Lynch. In the Alabama 2nd Congressional District, Republican state representative Rhett Marques is projected to be the party's nominee, facing incumbent Democrat Shomari Figures in a seat the party aims to win back through a redrawn map.
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