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Darline Graham

Darline Graham

Republican

Election Integrity & Reform

“Only American citizens should vote in our elections.” (first campaign ad, released 2026-07-30)

The Hill

Border Security and Immigration Enforcement

“I'm all for supporting and funding ICE. I support law enforcement. President Trump has done a great job protecting our borders.” (August 3 debate)

WPDE

Military intervention and war powers

“If they build nuclear missiles, their goal is to come here and kill us. So the more we can fight them over there and prevent it over there, the better for the United States.” (August 3 debate)

WIS News 10

The Filibuster and Senate Leadership

Distinguishing her position from her late brother's, Graham backed ending the filibuster: “I'm all for getting rid of the filibuster, because eventually the Democrats are going to get rid of it anyway.” (August 3 debate)

PJ Media

Data Centers and Growth

Voiced “unabashed support” for data centers. (August 3 debate)

Post and Courier

Protect Life

Opposes abortion: “Every life is precious.” (first campaign ad, released 2026-07-30)

The Hill

Support for President Trump

At her 2026-08-01 political debut in Lexington: “I've never had any desire to be a politician. I'm here today because I'm answering President Trump's call to serve. I want to stand up for South Carolina, and I want to fight for President Trump's agenda.”

The Washington Times (AP)

Protect Women & Families

“Men don't belong in women's sports.” (first campaign ad, released 2026-07-30)

The Hill

Russia policy and sanctions

In coverage

Introduced the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026 on 2026-07-16, modeled on her late brother's bill; it advanced on a bipartisan 86-12 procedural vote on 2026-07-28. “There is no greater way to honor Senator Graham's legacy than to move forward with this bipartisan agreement.”

✓ Track record — what they've actually done

Sponsored the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026 (introduced 2026-07-16); the bill advanced on an 86-12 procedural vote (2026-07-28).

The Spokesman-Review

No public position yet on End Corruption, Fraud, and Abuse, Honoring Veterans and Military Families, Confronting Communist China, Defending Constitutional Freedoms, American Farms, Manufacturing, and Self-Sufficiency, Law & Order, Lowering the Cost of Living, Standing Up for Farmers and Rural Communities, Fighting for Parents and Students, Unleashing American Energy, Taking On a Broken Washington, Medical Freedom, Second Amendment, Fiscal Responsibility and Balanced Budget

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