South Carolina Senate race 2026

Qualifies Aug 26

“National security is not my thing, not my area of expertise, but I do support the military.”

CBS News Darline Graham wins South Carolina's Senate runoff by 18,069 votes, a week after saying national security is not her thing ›

As printed Aug 22

“I'm not that informed on national security.”

CBS News Trump campaigns with Darline Graham in South Carolina ahead of runoff ›

Supports Aug 26

“If that's the best Darline has, I think it's going to be a fun and exciting 70 days ahead as we continue to work to build a coalition to flip South Carolina blue in November,”

USA Today Darline Graham wins South Carolina's Senate runoff by 18,069 votes, a week after saying national security is not her thing ›

As printed Aug 12

“Probably the biggest thing that sets me apart from the other two top candidates is they’re politicians and I’m not”

MSNBC Darline Graham advances to runoff as she tries to escape her late brother’s shadow ›

As printed Jul 21

“I'm in”

Fox News Nancy Mace reveals Senate decision as Lindsey Graham's sister redraws the race ›

As printed Aug 20

“They're worried about their pocketbooks more than they're worried about the South China Sea, quite honestly”

PBS NewsHour Sen. Darline Graham avoids giving direct answer to national security question in S.C. debate: 'Not my thing' ›

As printed Aug 20

“Israel is one of our strongest allies, so I definitely support standing with Israel”

Truthout Sen. Darline Graham Says She’s “Not That Informed on National Security” ›

As printed Jul 19

“I promise to work hard over the next several months to support the president and carry forward the efforts of my brother on behalf of the citizens of South Carolina and the United States.”

PBS NewsHour Darline Graham's career centered disability. Now she could help shape national policy ›

As printed Aug 8

“This legislation hits Putin where it hurts”

PBS NewsHour Senate passes sweeping Russia sanctions bill negotiated by the late Sen. Lindsey Graham ›