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As Lindsey Graham's sister mulls Senate run, some in GOP ignore Trump
USA Today • • nation
Key Points:
- Senator Darline Graham received a high-profile endorsement from former President Donald Trump as she contemplates running to replace her late brother, Lindsey Graham, in the South Carolina Senate race.
- Despite Trump's backing, several other candidates, including House members Ralph Norman and Russell Fry, as well as businessman Mark Lynch, have entered the race, signaling a competitive primary.
- Graham, who was sworn in ceremonially on July 14, has gained some support from Senate colleagues but remains an untested political candidate facing scrutiny in a traditionally Republican state.
- The Republican primary is scheduled for August 11, with the winner set to face Democrat Annie Andrews, a physician who previously ran for Congress in 2022.
- Trump's endorsement is seen as influential in South Carolina politics, with some local Republicans, including Rep. William Timmons, publicly supporting Graham as a tribute to Lindsey Graham's legacy.
