With this year's race to succeed Lindsey Graham in the Senate still wide-open, GOP Sen. Tim Scott suggested the late senator's interim replacement — his sister, Darline Graham — could be one candidate.
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July 15, 2026 / 9:13 PM EDT
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The South Carolina Republican has also lobbied Fox News host Trey Gowdy to launch a bid but was reportedly turned down.
She was appointed to the seat last week by South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster to finish out Graham’s term.
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