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Darline Graham faces battle for her brother's seat in South Carolina Senate primary
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Key Points:
- South Carolina Republican voters are holding a primary to select a candidate to replace the late Sen. Lindsey Graham on the Senate ticket, with his sister Darline Graham running after being appointed to finish his term and receiving Donald Trump's endorsement.
- Darline Graham faces skepticism from some Republicans who view her as an establishment pick and question her political experience, though she positions herself as a political outsider focused on domestic issues and affordability.
- Other notable Republican candidates include U.S. Representatives Ralph Norman and Russell Fry, former Governor Mark Sanford, and businessman Mark Lynch; a runoff will occur on August 25 if no candidate surpasses 50% of the vote.
- Democrat Annie Andrews, a pediatrician and 2022 candidate for Congress, will face the Republican nominee in November, campaigning on lowering costs, protecting healthcare, and supporting South Carolina families despite the seat being rated solidly Republican.
