South Carolina Politics

Sunny Hostin calls Lindsey Graham’s sister a ‘Dei hire,’ questions her qualifications Fox News20:06Lindsey Graham South Carolina Senate South Carolina

Darline Graham is maneuvering herself into a full senate term New York Magazine22:43Lindsey Graham South Carolina Senate South Carolina

Darline Graham Nordone may seek full Senate term: Report Just The News14:50Lindsey Graham South Carolina Senate South Carolina

Trump endorses Graham's sister to run for senate seat NewsMax23:50Lindsey Graham South Carolina Senate South Carolina

Memorials for Lindsey Graham scheduled for South Carolina, D.C. The Washington Times19:05Lindsey Graham South Carolina Senate South Carolina

Sen. Lindsey Graham's memorial services set for later this month ABC News21:46Lindsey Graham South Carolina Senate South Carolina

US Rep. Ralph Norman launches Senate bid after Lindsey Graham’s death WBTV17:53Lindsey Graham South Carolina Senate South Carolina

NC leaders react to death of Sen. Lindsey Graham ABC11 / WTVD-TV17:55Lindsey Graham South Carolina Senate South Carolina

Mace, Norman weigh senate runs as Trump backs Graham's sister NewsMax23:50Lindsey Graham South Carolina Senate US Senate

Nancy Mace weighs senate bid after Graham's sudden death NewsMax17:54Lindsey Graham South Carolina Senate US Senate

Trump backs newly appointed Darline Graham for full Senate term Roll Call22:27Lindsey Graham South Carolina Senate US Senate

Trump endorses Lindsey Graham’s sister Darline for a full Senate term The Independent20:42Lindsey Graham South Carolina Senate US Senate

Trump dings Lindsey Graham for briefly opposing him over Jan. 6 Rolling Stone16:02US Senate South Carolina Donald Trump

When a congressman beat a senator unconscious, America confronted the limits of free speech The Conversation (UK)13:45US Senate South Carolina Donald Trump

Netanyahu postpones US trip after failing to get Trump meeting, to attend Graham funeral: reports Just The News21:57Lindsey Graham Benjamin Netanyahu South Carolina

Annie Andrews: Graham's death scrambles race, not campaign NewsMax16:49Lindsey Graham US Senate Republicans

Lindsey Graham’s death resets South Carolina Senate race, halts his massive money machine OpenSecrets01:07Lindsey Graham US Senate Republicans

Trump pays tribute to late Sen. Lindsey Graham Anadolu Agency05:54South Carolina Senate Lindsey Graham South Carolina

US Senator Lindsey Graham dies at 71; Republican lawmaker’s office issues statement The Financial Express16:32South Carolina Senate Lindsey Graham South Carolina

Latest News

In the last 5 minutes

Netanyahu postpones US trip after failing to get Trump meeting, to attend Graham funeral: reports Just The News21:57

In the last 2 hours

Donald Trump, Rick Scott split on South Carolina Senate endorsement Florida Politics20:19

In the last 4 hours

Ralph Norman announces run for Lindsay Graham’s Senate seat Washington Examiner18:27

Ralph Norman Announces Campaign to Fill Lindsey Graham’s Vacant Seat NOTUS18:22

In the last 6 hours

US Rep. Ralph Norman launches Senate bid after Lindsey Graham’s death WBTV17:53

Rep Ralph Norman enters South Carolina Senate race despite Trump's endorsement of Darline Graham Fox News17:49

Republican Ralph Norman enters race to replace Lindsey Graham on November ballot Just The News17:45

Rep. Ralph Norman to Seek Graham's S.C. Senate Seat NewsMax16:49

Annie Andrews: Graham's Death Scrambles Race, Not Campaign NewsMax16:49

Trump asks Sen. Darline Graham to run for full term, ‘honor the legacy of her beloved brother’ The Washington Times16:47

In the last 8 hours

Trump's Tribute To Lindsey Graham Has 1 Telltale Sign, And If You've Ever Dealt With A Narcissist, You'll Recognize It… BuzzFeed15:19

Earlier today

Scdot closes Oaklawn Road bridge over Baker Creek for repairs The Times and Democrat, South Carolina06:10

SC State administrator named to athletic hall of fame board The Times and Democrat, South Carolina06:10

Lindsey Graham’s Grieving Sister Was a Wildcard Pick to Finish Out His Senate Term. Now She’s Eyeing 6 More Years People01:11

Yesterday

Trump Endorses Graham's Sister to Run for Senate Seat NewsMax23:50 17-Jul-26

Mace, Norman Weigh Senate Runs as Trump Backs Graham's Sister NewsMax23:50 17-Jul-26

Trump blindsides Republicans with rushed endorsement for Lindsey Graham's seat: report The Raw Story23:16 17-Jul-26

Trump pushes Lindsey Graham's sister to run for US Senate after she gets appointment to finish… Fox News23:00 17-Jul-26

Trump Makes Major Senate Power Grab After Graham Death The Daily Beast22:54 17-Jul-26

Darline Graham Is Maneuvering Herself Into a Full Senate Term New York Magazine22:43 17-Jul-26

What Graham’s Trump nod means in S.C. Punchbowl News22:37 17-Jul-26

Trump backs newly appointed Darline Graham for full Senate term Roll Call22:27 17-Jul-26

Trump loves to keep it in the family—but nepo sisters are new Daily Kos22:05 17-Jul-26

Sen. Lindsey Graham's memorial services set for later this month ABC News21:46 17-Jul-26

Trump urges Darline Graham to run for full Senate term as funeral planned for her brother PBS Online21:38 17-Jul-26

Trump urges Lindsey Graham's sister Darline to run for his permanent seat slapping down… MailOnline21:02 17-Jul-26

Blame Canada NOTUS20:56 17-Jul-26

Trump urges Darline Graham Nordone to run for full term Just The News20:45 17-Jul-26

Trump endorses Lindsey Graham’s sister Darline for a full Senate term The Independent20:42 17-Jul-26

Dates set for Lindsey Graham funeral services Roll Call20:01 17-Jul-26

Memorials for Lindsey Graham scheduled for South Carolina, D.C. The Washington Times19:05 17-Jul-26

Darline Graham in serious discussions about running for Lindsey Graham's seat CBS News17:27 17-Jul-26

Darline Graham weighs running for full Senate term as funeral scheduled for Lindsey Graham Boulder Daily Camera, Colorado17:16 17-Jul-26

Trump Is Weighing Backing Darline Graham for a Full Senate Term NOTUS17:02 17-Jul-26

Attorney General Alan Wilson announces multistate settlement of bankruptcy claims against 23andMe over genetic data… South Carolina Attorney General (Press Release)16:36 17-Jul-26

Darline Graham Nordone may seek full Senate term: Report Just The News14:50 17-Jul-26

Darline Graham eyeing a run for a full Senate term Semafor14:15 17-Jul-26

South Carolina GOP primary will end in replacement nominee for late Sen. Lindsey Graham Washington Examiner11:26 17-Jul-26

1955-2026: Lindsey Graham, U.S. Senate power broker and Trump ally, dies at 71 Charleston City Paper08:24 17-Jul-26

SC State research in solar-hydrogen technology gains national recognition The Times and Democrat, South Carolina06:11 17-Jul-26

In the last 7 days

The Democrat Who Thinks She Can Win Lindsey Graham’s Senate Seat Vanity Fair22:59 16-Jul-26

Rep. Norman Holds Narrow Lead in Poll to Replace Graham NewsMax16:16 16-Jul-26

Senator Graham was a man of great faith and a fierce fighter for South Carolina, America Just The News09:24 16-Jul-26

Wide Open: S.C. Republicans eye rare Senate opportunity WRDW02:21 16-Jul-26

Tim Scott doesn't rule out Darline Graham running for her brother Lindsey's Senate seat CBS News02:18 16-Jul-26

S.C. election officials clarify who can vote in primary to fill Graham ballot spot ABC News 4, South Carolina01:48 16-Jul-26

Sen. Tim Scott: Leaders' Schedules Delay Graham Funeral NewsMax01:40 16-Jul-26

The importance of sharing archaeology’s stories The Times and Democrat, South Carolina01:10 16-Jul-26

USC political science professor talks possible candidates for U.S. Senate seat following Sen. Graham’s sudden passing WTOC23:54 15-Jul-26

Wide Open: Republicans eye rare Senate opportunity WIS News 10, South Carolina23:29 15-Jul-26

Sunny Hostin: "Fundamentally Wrong" For Lindsey Graham's Sister To Be First Woman Senator of… RealClearPolitics (Video)23:18 15-Jul-26

RNC Chair Gruters to Newsmax: S.C. Will Elect Maga Senator NewsMax22:41 15-Jul-26

Sunny Hostin calls Lindsey Graham’s sister a ‘Dei hire,’ questions her qualifications Fox News20:06 15-Jul-26

Who can vote in the Republican primary to replace Lindsey Graham? S.C. officials weigh in WRDW18:33 15-Jul-26

Sen. Darline Graham Ceremonial Swearing-in as South Carolina Senator C-Span (Video)13:48 15-Jul-26

Trump ally Ralph Norman hints at Senate run amid GOP power battle Fox News12:32 15-Jul-26

From a Seneca strip mall to the U.S. Senate: How Lindsey Graham got his start FOX Carolina05:16 15-Jul-26

Lindsey Graham’s death resets South Carolina Senate race, halts his massive money machine OpenSecrets01:07 15-Jul-26

Lindsey Graham’s Little Sister Darline Graham Makes History as She’s Sworn into Senate to Finish His Term People21:20 14-Jul-26

Lindsey Graham’s sister is taking his Senate seat. Who is she? Advocate.com21:00 14-Jul-26

Sen. Darline Graham (R) Ceremonial Swearing-in as South Carolina Senator C-Span (Video)20:59 14-Jul-26

Sen. Darline Graham (R) Ceremonial Swearing-in as Interim South Carolina Senator C-Span (Video)20:49 14-Jul-26

Sen. Darline Graham Nordone (R) Ceremonial Swearing-in as Interim South Carolina Senator C-Span (Video)20:29 14-Jul-26

Lindsey Graham's Sister Sworn in to Finish His Term NewsMax20:20 14-Jul-26

Watch: Darline Graham sworn in as senator after her brother's death PBS Online20:13 14-Jul-26

Darline Graham sworn in as interim US Senator WMBF News20:00 14-Jul-26

Darline Graham, sister of late Senator Lindsey Graham, will be sworn in to fill her brother’s… Boston Globe19:29 14-Jul-26

Darline Graham sworn into brother's senate seat as S.C. gears up for special Republican primary WUWM19:29 14-Jul-26

Darline Graham, sister of late Sen. Lindsey Graham, will be sworn in to fill her brother’s term Boulder Daily Camera, Colorado19:18 14-Jul-26

Dr. Chauncey Crandall to Newsmax: Aortic Tear Doomed Graham NewsMax17:30 14-Jul-26

Trump reveals who he's eyeing to replace Lindsey Graham Fox News17:18 14-Jul-26

Darline Graham to be sworn in as South Carolina interim US senator ABC News 4, South Carolina16:53 14-Jul-26

S.C. Lt. Gov. to Newsmax: Graham's Sister Finishing Term a 'Wonderful Tribute' NewsMax16:49 14-Jul-26

Darline Graham to be sworn in as interim US Senator WIS News 10, South Carolina16:27 14-Jul-26

Darline Graham Nordone to be sworn in as South Carolina interim US senator CBS Austin16:20 14-Jul-26

Report: Rep. Russell Fry Eyes Graham's Senate Seat NewsMax16:19 14-Jul-26

Attorney General Alan Wilson defends state sovereignty at the U.S. Supreme Court South Carolina Attorney General (Press Release)15:57 14-Jul-26

Darline Graham to be sworn in as South Carolina’s interim U.S. senator in D.C. FOX Carolina15:53 14-Jul-26

Lindsey Graham Embodied the Republican Party’s Authoritarian Drift The New Republic11:12 14-Jul-26

Lindsey Graham’s Sister Will Serve Out His Term Outside the Beltway (Weblog)11:01 14-Jul-26

S.C. Senate scramble begins Punchbowl News10:28 14-Jul-26

South Carolina's governor appoints Lindsey Graham's sister to serve out his term WUWM10:09 14-Jul-26

Sen. Lindsey Graham’s Sister appointed to complete his Term; Family Succession Not Unusual RINewsToday.com09:18 14-Jul-26

Trump hails late Sen. Graham as 'fantastic man' Yeni Şafak07:35 14-Jul-26

Armstrong orders flags at half-staff to honor Sen. Graham Bismarck Tribune, North Dakota06:14 14-Jul-26

Charleston Musc team helps injured bachelor party guest return home The Times and Democrat, South Carolina06:13 14-Jul-26

Trump pays tribute to late Sen. Lindsey Graham Anadolu Agency05:54 14-Jul-26

Who is Darline Nordone? Lindsey Graham’s sister is new South Carolina Senator, Trump dubs it ‘fabulous tribute’ The Financial Express04:23 14-Jul-26

Trump to Newsmax: Rep. Fry 'Outstanding' for Graham's Senate Seat NewsMax02:23 14-Jul-26

Who is Darline Graham Nordone, the late Sen. Lindsey Graham's sister? PBS Online23:50 13-Jul-26

Lindsey Graham’s sister will replace him in the Senate after his sudden death The Washington Times23:49 13-Jul-26

Lindsey Graham’s sister chosen to fulfill remainder of his US Senate term The Times of Israel23:37 13-Jul-26

Stephen Miller's unlikely friendship with Lindsey Graham revealed in heartfelt White House… Fox News23:30 13-Jul-26

Meadows to Newsmax: Graham's Sister Won't Seek Senate Term NewsMax23:20 13-Jul-26

Republican leader sobs during dramatic final tribute for Lindsey Graham MailOnline22:56 13-Jul-26

Lindsey Graham’s Sister to Fill His Senate Seat Until Year’s End New York Magazine22:47 13-Jul-26

Court Upholds Conviction for Possessing Gun as Unlawful Drug User (Who Is Presenting a Credible Threat to Safety) Reason22:40 13-Jul-26

South Carolina governor picks Graham’s sister to serve out his term Roll Call22:27 13-Jul-26

What is an aortic dissection, the condition that likely led to Lindsey Graham’s death? Mercury News22:26 13-Jul-26

Is Darline Graham Nordone a Republican? A look at her and her husband's politics Hindustan Times22:18 13-Jul-26

Who is Darline Graham Nordone, Sen. Lindsey Graham's sister? Connecticut Post21:37 13-Jul-26

Lindsey Graham’s Sister Will Serve as His Temporary Replacement NOTUS21:29 13-Jul-26

South Carolina's governor names Lindsey Graham's sister to serve out his term WUWM21:25 13-Jul-26

South Carolina Governor Announces Senate Pick to Replace Lindsey Graham C-Span (Video)21:24 13-Jul-26

Democratic Senate candidate says her mission remains the same as Republicans move toward a special primary Live 5 News20:24 13-Jul-26

Graham's Sister Silent on Senate Bid as Trump Urges Appointment NewsMax20:16 13-Jul-26

Sen. Lindsey Graham’s Unique Immigration Legacy Center for Immigration Studies19:39 13-Jul-26

So Apparently Nancy Mace’s Fifth Stage of Grief Is Running for Senate Jezebel19:35 13-Jul-26

Rep. Biggs to Newsmax: Graham's Death a 'Tragic Loss' NewsMax19:26 13-Jul-26

Trump pushes for Lindsey Graham's sister as replacement after senator's death from aortic tear BBC19:03 13-Jul-26

Trump, Top Republicans Want Lindsey Graham’s Sister As His Replacement Forbes19:03 13-Jul-26

The Unofficial List of Republicans Who May Throw Their Hat in the Ring to Replace Lindsey Graham Talking Points Memo18:26 13-Jul-26

S.C. AG Wilson to Newsmax: Sen. Graham 'Was Universally Respected' NewsMax18:25 13-Jul-26

Tim Scott Backs Graham's Sister for Senate Seat NewsMax18:25 13-Jul-26

Trump urges S.C. governor to appoint Sen. Graham's sister as temporary replacement PBS Online18:24 13-Jul-26

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Latest politics news in South Carolina including updates on local, state and federal legislature, abortion law, health care, and more.

South Carolina is considered a red state. In the federal government, South Carolina is represented by two U.S. Senators and seven U.S. Representatives. Both Senators Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott are Republican. Of the seven Representatives, six are Republican and one is a Democrat. South Carolina has a Republican governor, Henry McMaster, who was reelected in 2022. The state legislature is also controlled by the Republicans, who have majorities in both chambers.

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