Senator Darline Graham has entered the special election for the South Carolina Senate seat previously held by her late brother, Lindsey Graham, after being urged to do so by President Donald Trump. Graham had been appointed to serve out the remainder of her brother's term following his sudden death, and her decision to seek a full term in her own right has reshaped the race for the seat, positioning her as Trump's preferred candidate.

Speaking to Fox News' Sean Hannity, Graham acknowledged facing "tremendous pressure" to take on the role permanently and confirmed she would run. Her entry comes despite other Republicans reportedly defying Trump by also jumping into the South Carolina Senate contest, setting up a contested primary battle over the seat.