Trump backs Lindsey Graham's sister in GOP Senate primary

President Trump endorsed Darline Graham Nordone, the sister of late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), in the special election to replace Graham as the GOP candidate on the November ballot.

Why it matters: Graham Nordone has not publicly confirmed plans to run, but Trump's endorsement will vault her ahead of other GOP candidates vying to replace her late brother.

The winner of November's election will serve until January 2033.

Nordone Graham was sworn in earlier this week to replace her brother for the remainder of the current term, which ends on January 3, 2027.

What they're saying: "I asked Darline, for the Good of our Nation, to run for the U.S. Senate in the Special Republican Primary on Tuesday, August 11, 2026," Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social Friday.

"I hope Darline does this, in that there would be nobody better to honor the legacy of her beloved brother, Lindsey."

"Darline, who comes from an absolutely incredible family, has been a WINNER all of her life and, should she accept, has my Complete and Total Endorsement in the Special Election for U.S. Senate in South Carolina — SHE WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN. RUN, DARLINE, RUN!"

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