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Darline Graham wins Republican primary in South Carolina

Darline Graham, backed by Trump, wins the Senate primary in South Carolina following the death of her brother Lindsey.

26 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Darline Graham has won the Republican primary for the Senate seat in South Carolina, supported by President Donald Trump. The victory was announced after her entry into the race, having initially hesitated, and comes just a few months after the death of her brother Lindsey Graham, who passed away on July 11.

The sister of the late Senator Lindsey Graham received Trump’s endorsement, who publicly celebrated her success on his social network Truth, sharing an image of them together along with a message of support.

Graham will now face an upcoming electoral challenge in November, where she will compete against Democratic candidate Andrews. Her success in the primary is significant, especially considering the current political competition context.

According to the information provided, Darline Graham has admitted to having limited political experience. Nevertheless, her candidacy among Republicans has been backed by party members.

Graham's victory fits into a broader landscape of primary elections in the United States, where both Republican and Democratic candidacies are taking shape in anticipation of the general elections.

In Oklahoma, on the other hand, socialist candidate Thomas has won the primaries, fueling a debate on the diversity of political offerings vying for the Senate.

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