Darline Graham Sworn In as First Female SC Senator | Augusta Georgia News

Darline Graham, sister of late Senator Lindsey Graham, just became the first woman to represent South Carolina in the Senate after being sworn in to fill his seat — just days after his passing at 71. With Trump now publicly endorsing her as a “WINNER” and urging her to “RUN, DARLINE, RUN!”, the political race for the full term has shifted dramatically. Once seen as a potential contender, Congressman Russell Fry now faces stiff competition from Graham, who was appointed by Governor McMaster and has deep personal ties to her brother — he was her guardian after their parents died. Though new to politics, Darline’s presence in her brother’s career and Trump’s backing could reshape the Senate race, with the special primary filing opening July 21. 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/f47de46380de1765