South Carolina Senator Darline Graham Mulls Senate Run
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Appointed to fill her late brother's seat, Sen. Darline Graham is in serious talks about seeking election in the August 11 special Republican primary.
Sen. Darline Graham, who was appointed by Gov. Henry McMaster to serve the remainder of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham's term, is reportedly weighing a campaign for the South Carolina Senate seat in the special Republican primary scheduled for Aug. 11. Sources familiar with her plans told CBS News that she discussed the possibility during a recent White House meeting.
Graham, 62, was sworn in on Tuesday, becoming the first woman to represent South Carolina in the U.S. Senate. She previously worked in disability services and most recently led the South Carolina Commission for the Blind, and she said she feels confident about the role with support from her brother's staff.
Sen. Tim Scott, who chairs the National Republican Senatorial Committee, said the idea appears viable. > "Darline has so far been off to a remarkable start," Scott said. > "Why not her?"
Lindsey Graham, who died suddenly last weekend, had served in the Senate since 2003 and was expected to win a fifth term in November.