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Lindsey Graham’s sister Darlene encouraged by Trump to seek full Senate term
By Justin Boggs at KXXV (ABC 25) News
· July 18, 2026
· 2 min read
Sen. Darline Graham, sister of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, is being encouraged by President Donald Trump to run this fall for a full six-year term. Graham was appointed to fill her brothers seat through the end of the year.Lindsey Graham had been up for reelection this fall, but his sudden deat...
Key takeaway Lindsey Graham, is being encouraged by President Donald Trump to run this fall for a full six-year term.
Why this matters in The Waco
While the encouragement from President Donald Trump for Darline Graham to seek a full Senate term may have significant implications for South Carolina, Waco residents may be more interested in how this development affects the national political landscape and potentially the state of Texas. As the Republican primary in South Carolina approaches, the outcome could influence the balance of power in the Senate, which in turn may impact federal policies and funding that affect Texas and McLennan County. With the filing deadline looming, the decision by Graham to run or not will be closely watched, and the endorsement from Trump could be a significant factor in her decision. The precedent of immediate family members stepping into Senate roles, as seen in the case of Jean Carnahan, may also be of interest to local residents who follow national politics and its potential effects on their community.
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Category: government ·
Published: July 18, 2026 ·
Source: KXXV (ABC 25) News ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Sen. Darline Graham, sister of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, is being encouraged by President Donald Trump to run this fall for a full six-year term. Graham was appointed to fill her brothers seat through the end of the year.Lindsey Graham had been up for reelection this fall, but his sudden deat...
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