American real estate developer and politician serving South Carolina’s 5th district since 2017
Since late May, Trump-endorsed candidates have reshaped key Republican primaries: Ken Paxton has beaten John Cornyn in Texas and will face Democrat James Talarico in November; in South Carolina Trump has backed Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette and Sen. Lindsey Graham has secured the president's endorsement for his fifth-term bid. Democrats are raising funds and recalibrating strategy in response.
Rep. Nancy Mace has failed to advance in the South Carolina gubernatorial GOP primary, as Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette and Attorney General Alan Wilson move to a runoff. The outcome follows a presidential endorsement dynamic and recent disclosures surrounding former President Trump’s support.
Lindsey Graham’s death triggers an interim appointment and a high-stakes Aug. 11 special primary to replace him. Gov. Henry McMaster can appoint a temporary successor, while Republicans eye potential contenders including Darline Graham Nordone, Nancy Mace and others as the field gears up for a crowded race.
Darline Graham Nordone has been appointed by South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster to fill the late Lindsey Graham’s Senate seat for the remainder of the term, with a special election to determine a longer-term successor. President Trump has publicly endorsed the appointment, highlighting family ties as observers question democracy implications. The appointment will last until January 2027.
Nordone, Lindsey Graham’s sister, has been appointed by South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster to complete the late senator’s term, making history as the state’s first woman in the Senate. A special primary will determine the nominee for the November election.
Darline Graham, sister of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, has sworn in to finish his final months in the Senate. A developing race for the full term is under way as potential candidates weigh bids. Funeral services for Lindsey Graham are planned, and the filing window for a special primary opens soon.