On the record · Updated October 1, 2026
appointed Senator running in the runoff
12 things Darline Graham said, verbatim, from July 18, 2026 to August 26, 2026, each linked to where it ran. Grouped by the questions at issue, with who supported, disputed, or qualified each one.
Also appeared as: Sen. Darline Graham
Positions
Qualifies
“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 ›
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“Lindsey Graham was well informed on the United States' national security. Darline Graham admits she's not,”
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As printed
“Israel is one of our strongest allies, so I definitely support standing with Israel”
on her backing Israel and Trump's Iran war moments after dodging a Taiwan question
Truthout Sen. Darline Graham Says She’s “Not That Informed on National Security” ›
As printed
“This legislation hits Putin where it hurts”
on the expected impact of the new Russia sanctions legislation
PBS NewsHour Senate passes sweeping Russia sanctions bill negotiated by the late Sen. Lindsey Graham ›
As printed
“I'm not that informed on national security.”
on Graham admitting she lacks national security knowledge ahead of a possible Senate seat
CBS News Trump campaigns with Darline Graham in South Carolina ahead of runoff ›
As printed
“National security is not my thing.”
on Graham's Taiwan and South China Sea gaffe raising doubts about her Senate readiness
PBS NewsHour WATCH LIVE: Trump stumps for S.C. Sen. Darline Graham ahead of GOP runoff ›
As printed
“not that informed on national security”
on the debate stumble Trump's rally was staged to move past
One America News Network Trump rallies for Sen. Darline Graham in S.C. ahead of GOP runoff ›
As printed
“National security is not my thing, not my area of expertise”
on Sen. Darline Graham seeking a full term despite limited national security knowledge
The Advocate Lindsey Graham’s sister Darline, a current U.S. senator, admits national security is ‘not my thing’ ›
As printed
“They're worried about their pocketbooks more than they're worried about the South China Sea, quite honestly”
on her defending a focus on voters' pocketbooks over South China Sea tensions
PBS NewsHour Sen. Darline Graham avoids giving direct answer to national security question in S.C. debate: 'Not my thing' ›
As printed
“Probably the biggest thing that sets me apart from the other two top candidates is they’re politicians and I’m not”
on Graham contrasting her outsider status with career-politician rivals in the runoff
MSNBC Darline Graham advances to runoff as she tries to escape her late brother’s shadow ›
As printed
“I'm in”
on confirming her candidacy for Senate
Fox News Nancy Mace reveals Senate decision as Lindsey Graham's sister redraws the race ›
As printed
“Lindsey has always been there for me. And now, I will be there for him,”
on taking her brother's Senate seat as fulfilling their bond
MSNBC Trump urges Darline Graham to run for Senate term as funeral scheduled for Lindsey Graham ›
As printed
“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.”
on pledging to advance her brother's pro-Trump political agenda
PBS NewsHour Darline Graham's career centered disability. Now she could help shape national policy ›
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