South Carolina Republicans Vie for Senate Nomination in Special Primary
South Carolina Republicans are holding a special primary election to choose a successor to the late Senator Lindsey Graham. His sister, Darline Graham, who was appointed to serve out the remainder of his term, is seeking to win the nomination…
Houston, TX, August 10, 2026 —
Republicans in South Carolina are participating in a special primary election to select a candidate for the U.S. Senate seat vacated by the late Senator Lindsey Graham.
Among the candidates is Darline Graham, sister of the late senator. She was appointed to serve the remainder of Senator Graham’s term. Despite her familial connection and appointment, Ms. Graham is noted to have a lack of prior political experience as she seeks to win the party’s nomination.
The field of Republican contenders is competitive, featuring several prominent figures. Notable participants include two current U.S. House members and former Governor Mark Sanford. These individuals bring established political backgrounds and name recognition to the race.
The special primary election aims to determine who will represent the Republican party in the upcoming general election for the Senate seat. Details regarding the specific election date and the full list of candidates were not provided in the summary.
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