2 SC congressmen launch bids for US Senate, as Darline Graham says ‘I’m in’

U.S. Rep. Russell Fry's announcement brought on criticism for running a simultaneous reelection bid in the House.

By: Skylar Laird

Outlets: South Carolina Daily Gazette

Published: July 20, 2026

Words: 1,476

Last Updated: 4 weeks, 2 days ago

Body Text Preview

COLUMBIA — U.S. Sen. Darline Graham confirmed Monday she will seek election to the U.S. Senate. Her opponents in the race to replace her late brother on November’s ballot will include two Republican congressmen, who launched bids ahead of candidate filing.

“I’m in,” Graham told Fox News for a segment airing Monday night.

She was sworn in last week to fulfill the remainder of Lindsey Graham’s fourth term, which ends …

Create a free account to access this story and more

Join Plucky Wire to access full stories, collaborate with newsrooms, and discover content from networks around the world.

About

FAQ

Email Us