Darline Graham Weighs Senate Bid Amid Lindsey Graham's Memorial

WHO:

[12:25 PM EDT] - CBS News - Darline Graham, sister of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, is the new senator for South Carolina.

[12:25 PM EDT] - CBS News - South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster appointed Darline Graham to fill the vacancy.

[12:25 PM EDT] - CBS News - Tim Scott, fellow South Carolina senator, and chair of the National Republican Senatorial Committee.

WHAT:

[12:25 PM EDT] - CBS News - Darline Graham is considering running for a full Senate term.

[12:25 PM EDT] - CBS News - She is engaged in serious discussions about running for her brother's seat in the upcoming special Republican primary on Aug. 11.

[12:25 PM EDT] - CBS News - Lindsey Graham had served in the Senate since 2003 and was expected to win his fifth term in November.

WHERE:

[12:25 PM EDT] - CBS News - South Carolina.

WHEN:

[12:25 PM EDT] - CBS News - The special Republican primary is scheduled for Aug. 11.

[12:25 PM EDT] - CBS News - Darline Graham was sworn in as senator on a Tuesday following her appointment.

WHY:

[12:25 PM EDT] - CBS News - Darline Graham feels confident in her ability to carry out the role with the support of her brother's staff.

HOW:

[12:25 PM EDT] - CBS News - Darline Graham was appointed by Gov. Henry McMaster to fill the vacancy left by her brother's death.

(UPDATED July 17, 2026 19:22 UTC)

Darline Graham has been appointed as the new senator for South Carolina, filling the vacancy left by her late brother, Lindsey Graham, who had served in the Senate since 2003. She is currently considering a run for a full Senate term and is engaged in serious discussions about competing in the upcoming special Republican primary scheduled for August 11. Darline feels confident in her ability to take on this role, bolstered by the support of her brother's staff.