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Darline Graham details how she'd forge own path in Senate while carrying on brother Lindsey's legacy

Sen. Darline Graham outlines her campaign focus on inflation, rising grocery prices and economic relief for families as South Carolina's special Senate election looms. She also reflects on the legacy of her late brother, Lindsey Graham, as Joint Base Charleston is renamed in his honor following his three decades of military service. Sen. Darline Graham, R-S.C., isn't trying to be a carbon copy of her late brother Lindsey, but as she vies for the opportunity to fill his Senate seat long-term, she's determined to carry on his legacy while forging a path of her own. "I think Lindsey was an amazing senator," she said Monday on "Fox & Friends." "His interest was foreign relations and national security, as we know. And while national security is really important, I'm a little different..." SEN DARLINE GRAHAM REVEALS WHETHER SHE WILL RUN FOR A FULL-TERM DUR

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Aug 30, 2026·The GuardianT2 · Outlet report
Trump says NBC’s Kristen ‌Welker should face ‘punishment’ from FCC

Trump’s threat comes after host described success record of candidates whom president had endorsed as ‘mixed’ Donald Trump ⁠on Sunday said NBC’s Kristen ‌Welker – host of Meet the Press – should face “rebuke or…

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Aug 30, 2026·The GuardianT2 · Outlet reportLATEST
Trump says NBC’s Kristen ‌Welker should face ‘punishment’ from FCC

Trump’s threat comes after host described success record of candidates whom president had endorsed as ‘mixed’ Donald Trump ⁠on Sunday said NBC’s Kristen ‌Welker – host of Meet the Press – should face…

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Aug 25, 2026·CNNT2 · Outlet report
Trump-backed Darline Graham will win South Carolina GOP Senate runoff, CNN projects | CNN Politics

The president's pick in the GOP gubernatorial runoff in Oklahoma is also projected to win. • Sen. Darline Graham, who was endorsed by President Donald Trump, will win the special Republican Senate primary runoff in…

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Aug 25, 2026·Fox NewsT2 · Outlet reportKEY MOMENT
Polls close in Oklahoma as Trump-backed candidate faces GOP runoff

President Donald Trump campaigns in South Carolina to endorse Sen. Darline Graham, R-S.C., praising her focus on affordability and military support, Friday, Aug. 21, 2026, at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center, aheada…

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Aug 22, 2026·CNNT2 · Outlet reportKEY MOMENT
Trump pleads with GOP to ‘pretend’ he’s on the ballot as his political capital is on the line | CNN Politics

So read the signs at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center, where President Donald Trump rallied on Friday for the sister of his late friend, Sen. Lindsey Graham. Tuesday’s Republican runoff — between appointed Sen.…

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Aug 18, 2026·Fox NewsT2 · Outlet report
Ralph Norman suggests special GOP primary runoff rival Darline Graham is the establishment's chosen candidate

South Carolina Senate candidate Ralph Norman discusses his runoff campaign against Darline Graham. Norman outlines his platform on grassroots issues, inflation, energy costs and his endorsement from Nikki Haley. Rep.…

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Aug 12, 2026·The GuardianT2 · Outlet reportKEY MOMENT
Darline Graham to face Ralph Norman in South Carolina Republican primary runoff

Norman beat out Russell Fry, a congressman, and Mark Sanford, a former governor, to advance is closely contested race Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email Senator Darline Graham, appointed to complete the…

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Aug 11, 2026·Fox NewsT2 · Outlet report
Socialist winning streak faces major swing-state test as polls close in Wisconsin

Francesca Hong, the socialist Democratic gubernatorial candidate, speaks with reporters after voting on primary day in Madison, Wisconsin. MADISON, Wis. – Polls closed Tuesday evening in Wisconsin, where a closely…

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Darline Graham details how she'd forge own path in Senate while carrying on brother Lindsey's legacy

Sen. Darline Graham outlines her campaign focus on inflation, rising grocery prices and economic relief for families as South Carolina's special Senate election looms. She also reflects on the legacy of her late…

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T2 · Outlet reportThe GuardianAug 30, 2026

Trump’s threat comes after host described success record of candidates whom president had endorsed as ‘mixed’ Donald Trump ⁠on Sunday said NBC’s Kristen ‌Welker – host of Meet the Press – should face “rebuke or…

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T2 · Outlet reportCNNAug 25, 2026

The president's pick in the GOP gubernatorial runoff in Oklahoma is also projected to win. • Sen. Darline Graham, who was endorsed by President Donald Trump, will win the special Republican Senate primary runoff in South Carolina, CNN’s…

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T2 · Outlet reportFox NewsAug 25, 2026

President Donald Trump campaigns in South Carolina to endorse Sen. Darline Graham, R-S.C., praising her focus on affordability and military support, Friday, Aug.

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T2 · Outlet reportCNNAug 22, 2026

So read the signs at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center, where President Donald Trump rallied on Friday for the sister of his late friend, Sen. Lindsey Graham. Tuesday’s Republican runoff — between appointed Sen. Darline Graham and Rep.…

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T2 · Outlet reportFox NewsAug 18, 2026

South Carolina Senate candidate Ralph Norman discusses his runoff campaign against Darline Graham. Norman outlines his platform on grassroots issues, inflation, e

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T2 · Outlet reportThe GuardianAug 12, 2026

Norman beat out Russell Fry, a congressman, and Mark Sanford, a former governor, to advance is closely contested race Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email Senator Darline Graham, appointed to complete the Senate term of her…

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