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Darline Graham makes her political debut in South Carolina
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Key Points:
- Sen. Darline Graham made her political debut in South Carolina, stepping into her late brother Lindsey Graham’s Senate seat and emphasizing her commitment to President Trump’s policy agenda.
- Graham, endorsed by Trump, is one of nine Republicans competing in the Aug. 11 special primary election to permanently fill the seat, facing well-known GOP figures despite being a political newcomer.
- At a recent event in Lexington, all candidates spoke briefly, with Graham winning an informal straw poll among attendees, though many voters expressed a desire for more information before deciding.
- Other notable candidates include former Gov. Mark Sanford, U.S. Reps. Ralph Norman and Russell Fry, each highlighting their conservative credentials and policy priorities.
- If no candidate wins outright on Aug. 11, a runoff is scheduled for Aug. 25, with the Republican nominee set to face Democrat Annie Andrews in the general election.
