| Source | Latest linked headline | Age |
|---|---|---|
| The Times of Israel | SISTER OF PRO-ISRAEL STALWART LINDSEY GRAHAM ADVANCES TO RUNOFF IN GOP SENATE PRIMARY | 3 hrs ago |
| Google News | SOUTH CAROLINA SENATE PRIMARY SPECIAL ELECTION 2026 LIVE RESULTS: GRAHAM, NORMAN, FRY AND MORE - NBC NEWS | 1 hr ago |
Darline Graham, who was appointed to fill her late brother Lindsey Graham’s U.S. Senate seat, advanced to the Republican runoff in South Carolina’s 2026 special election, according to a report by The Times of Israel. The runoff will determine the party’s nominee for the November general election against the opposition.
In the April primary, Graham faced U.S. Representative Ralph Norman and other Republican contenders. The Times of Israel notes that the primary results put her in the top two, moving her into the next phase of the race. NBC News provides live updates of the South Carolina special election, confirming Graham’s advancement to the runoff and listing the other candidates, including Norman, who will compete in the November election.
The seat was vacated when former Senator Lindsey Graham announced his retirement, leading to Darline Graham’s appointment. Her nomination carries a high profile due to her brother’s long tenure and her strong pro-Israel advocacy, making the GOP primary a closely watched contest in the state.