Republican · U.S. Senate, South Carolina
General election Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026
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Incumbent senator (2026–present).
Darline Graham was born in Central, South Carolina. She earned a bachelor's degree from the College of Charleston in 1989 and a graduate degree from South Carolina State University in 2009.
Also running: Annie Andrews (D) · Mark Hackett (C) · Kasie Whitener (L)
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Data centers
I want communities to decide. She wants the federal government to decide.
Taxes
As reported (not a direct quote): Defended the "one big, beautiful bill," saying it lowered taxes on tips and Social Security.
Gas prices
As reported (not a direct quote): Said she supports suspending the gas tax and that easing regulations on drilling would permanently bring prices down.
Foreign policy
As reported (not a direct quote): Said she wants the war to end and believes in "peace through strength."
She Answered the Call
For nearly 30 years, Darline Graham has served her home state of South Carolina. Long before she took the oath as the state’s first female senator, she ran programs that helped South Carolinians with disabilities find employment, provide for their families, and live independently.
Darline Graham is not a current member of Congress, so there is no congressional roll-call record to show. State legislative or local records are not yet compiled.