Darline Graham to run for late brother's Senate seat

Darline Graham has officially declared her intention to run for the U.S. Senate seat representing South Carolina, a position her late brother, Lindsey Graham, held. She was initially appointed to serve out the remainder of his term by Governor Henry McMaster following his death on July 11. Graham has now stated her decision to seek a full term in the upcoming elections.

Former President Donald Trump has already pledged his "unrestricted support" to Darline Graham's candidacy. Lindsey Graham, who passed away at 71 from an aortic dissection, was recognized as a foreign policy hardliner and a staunch ally of Trump. In contrast, his sister's political stances remain largely undisclosed to the public.

Darline Graham's professional background includes work as an optician and various roles at Clemson University and the state's Department of Labor. She currently makes history as the first woman to represent South Carolina in the Senate. The race for the six-year term will be decided in the November congressional elections, with the South Carolina Republican Party scheduling its primary for August 11. The competition for the seat is intensifying, with Republican Ralph Norman also announcing his intention to run.

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I have made my decision.