Darline Graham, the sister of the late Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, was sworn in on Tuesday as his interim replacement to complete the remainder of his term. The appointment was made by South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster, who announced the decision at a press conference in Columbia, the state capital.
Governor's announcement and context
“Lindsey took care of his little sister in years long departed. It’s my honor to ask his little sister, Darline Graham, to finish his work for him now,” McMaster said during the press conference. Darline Graham, who had visited her late brother's desk on the Senate floor on 14 July 2026, will serve until a special election determines a permanent successor.
Upcoming special election
The South Carolina Republican Party will hold a special primary on 11 August 2026 to select a nominee for the Senate seat. That nominee will face Democrat Annie Andrews in the November midterm elections. The winner will serve the remainder of Lindsey Graham's term, which was set to expire in January 2027.
More details will be reported as the situation develops.
