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South Carolina’s first female U.S. Senator Darline Graham declared her candidacy for a full six-year Senate term during an exclusive interview with Fox News on Monday, less than two weeks after being appointed to fill her brother’s seat. Gov. Henry McMaster tapped Graham last week to complete the remainder of Sen. Lindsey Graham’s term, which extends through January 2027, prompting her immediate announcement of plans to seek election in November.
Graham emphasized her commitment to honoring her brother’s legacy while charting a distinct political course focused on everyday concerns facing average Americans. In remarks to host Sean Hannity, she described experiencing an “inner peace” about assuming the Senate seat, despite acknowledging the substantial responsibility inherent in the position. “He’s worked so hard for so long. I can’t just let that die. I’ve got to step in and carry on his legacy,” she stated.
Unlike Lindsey Graham, whose tenure centered heavily on national security and foreign policy matters, his sister indicated she would pivot priorities toward bread-and-butter domestic issues. “The price of groceries, the price of gas, health care, insurance—those kind of things. That’s what I’m worried about,” she told Hannity, signaling a departure from her brother’s approach to Senate business.
Lindsey Graham, 71, died suddenly on July 11 from an aortic dissection caused by arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease. Describing the emotional toll of his passing, Darline Graham reflected on his profound influence in her life. “He was everything, he was my rock. He was my brother, my mother, and my father,” she said during the interview.
Prior to her Senate appointment, Graham served as a commissioner for South Carolina’s Commission for the Blind since 2019, overseeing a $90 million budget dedicated to employment assistance for blind and visually impaired individuals. She characterized her public service as reflecting a deep “servant’s heart,” an ethos she plans to bring to her expanded role representing the state.
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