Trump-endorsed Darline Graham runs in SC special primary with unclear political views

Published Aug 10, 07:47 PM UTC

Senator Darline Graham, R-S.C., appointed to replace her late brother Lindsey Graham, is running as a pro-Trump Republican in a special primary election on Tuesday. While she has received Trump's endorsement and campaigned on his support, her broader political views remain largely unknown. Key facts include her absence from recent elections, her support for ending the filibuster, and her advocacy for the SAVE America Act and sanctions on Russia. Polls suggest no candidate will secure a majority, likely leading to a runoff. Graham, a former commissioner for the blind, has given limited interviews and focused on conservative themes like opposing abortion and transgender athletes in women's sports. She faces several Republican challengers including Reps. Russell Fry and Ralph Norman, former Gov. Mark Sanford, and businessman Mark Lynch.