Darline Graham Steps Into Senate Seat | Green Bay News

South Carolina just made history as Darline Graham, the first woman to represent the state in the Senate, took the oath of office to finish her brother Lindsey Graham’s term after his unexpected passing. A former optician and state agency veteran with no prior political experience, she accepted the appointment from Governor Henry McMaster — a move even endorsed by President Trump. Lindsey, a key Trump ally and Senate Budget Committee chair, died suddenly from an aortic tear; he and Darline shared a deep bond, with her becoming his guardian as a teen. Now, Darline vows to honor his legacy while leading South Carolina forward. A special election looms, with the primary set for August 11 and a runoff later that month, as top GOP figures like the Lieutenant Governor and House members prepare to run for the seat. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8c74bbef3206c171