Darline Graham wins South Carolina Republican special Senate primary runoff
She has pledged to uphold her brother’s foreign policy legacy, including support for Israel, backing the Trump administration in the war against Iran and opposing Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Assessment
Darline Graham secured the Republican Senate primary runoff in South Carolina, setting up a general election contest. Her platform explicitly ties to her late brother's foreign policy stance, particularly on Israel and Iran, while also maintaining opposition to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The race now shifts to whether this specific blend of Trump-aligned internationalism and anti-Iran posture can carry her through a general election where local economic issues typically dominate.