Darline Graham
Republican candidate for U.S. Senate in South Carolina
$1.1M
NOV 7, 2026
General Election
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Darline Graham is trading at 87% to win the South Carolina Senate winner? on prediction markets.
Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleU.S. Senator
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
Age62 years old (Jun 12, 1964)
GenderFemale
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LocationSouth Carolina
BackgroundU.S. Senator
EducationCollege of Charleston — B.S., Sociology (1989)
Notable personal detailsDarline Graham is a Republican U.S. Senator from South Carolina, appointed on 2026-07-13 to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Sen. Lindsey O. Graham. She previously worked as a vocational rehabilitation counselor and served as commissioner of the South Carolina Commission for the Blind. She earned a B.S. in sociology from the College of Charleston and an M.A. in rehabilitation counseling from South Carolina State University.
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Political Positions
Economy & Taxes
Darline Graham’s public campaign messaging emphasizes conservative values and being fiercely protective of taxpayer dollars. Her documented platform does not lay out detailed tax changes, but the available evidence points to a fiscally conservative posture rather than support for higher taxes or expanded spending.
Latest News
Darline Graham is in the news because she led South Carolina’s Republican special Senate primary and advanced to an Aug. 25 runoff against Rep. Ralph Norman. President Trump is backing her in the runoff and plans to rally for her in Myrtle Beach, while Rep. Russell Fry has also endorsed her. The race has drawn criticism from some Republicans, including Warren Davidson, as the runoff campaign intensifies.
Trump to Travel to Myrtle Beach to Rally for Darline Graham
Warren Davidson suggests Darline Graham is an 'ally' for the 'swamp'
Rep Russell Fry backs Sen Darline Graham for US Senate
US Rep. Russell Fry endorses Sen. Darline Graham in South Carolina Republican Senate runoff
Campaign Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.
2026
LatestCycle 2026
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