Lindsey Graham's sister denies nepotism in South Carolina Senate appointment

Published Aug 11, 08:13 PM UTC

Darline Graham, sister of the late Senator Lindsey Graham, insists she was not handed his Senate seat despite being appointed by South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster. In a NewsNation interview, she stated she must earn voters' support. The special primary election to replace Lindsey Graham is underway, with Darline Graham facing criticism from MAGA personalities who called her run 'idiotic.' President Donald Trump has endorsed her, but conservatives question her credentials and lack of involvement in right-wing causes. Her only recorded political donation was to a state senator who helped kill an abortion ban, and she did not vote in the 2024 presidential primary or the 2016 general election. The Washington Post reports no candidate is expected to reach 50%, making a runoff likely, and low turnout may hurt Graham's chances.