Sen. Darline Graham, R-S.C., announced Monday that she intends to run for a full Senate term, a decision she reached after a period of prayer and family consultation. Graham was sworn into the U.S. Senate last week, filling the vacancy created by the sudden death of her brother, Sen. Lindsey Graham.
Speaking on Fox News Channel's 'Hannity,' Darline Graham stated that she feels at peace with her decision and confident in her ability to serve the people of South Carolina. She highlighted her nearly 30 years of work for the state and drew inspiration from her brother's dedication. "I learned that from Lindsey," she said. "He cared about the people of this state."
South Carolina law requires candidates to declare their intention to run for a special primary during a specific filing period. For Graham's race, this period runs from July 21 to July 28. The senator acknowledged the pressure of making this decision before her brother's funeral services, which are scheduled for late July in Washington, D.C., and South Carolina.
Lindsey Graham died on July 11 at the age of 71. Preliminary findings from the District of Columbia's Office of the Chief Medical Examiner indicated the cause of death was an aortic dissection due to arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease.