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Darline Graham
Senator · SC · Junior Senator
Republican
missed 10.4% of votes
Top contributing industries: Leadership PAC ($75,000), not mapped ($60,000), Defense ($10,000), Health ($5,000)
Darline Graham is a Republican U.S. Senator for South Carolina. She has served 0.2 years in Congress and is up for reelection in 2026. She sponsored 2 bills in the 119th Congress.
Background and career
Darline Lettie Graham Nordone (born Darlene Lettie Graham; June 12, 1964) is an American politician and public administrator serving as the junior United States senator from South Carolina, a seat she has held since July 14, 2026. A member of the Republican Party, she was appointed to fill the vacancy created by the death of her older brother, Lindsey Graham. She is the first woman to represent South Carolina in the United States Senate.
Education
| School | Degree | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| College of Charleston | BS | source | |
| South Carolina State University | MA | source |
Citizenship
citizen by birth in the United States.
Previously held offices
Campaign fundraising
Top individual donors, 2024
Top individual donors, 2026 (partial)
| Name | Employer | Occupation | City/State | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MCGOVERN, JOHN J. JR. | MCGOVERN AND SMITH | MANAGING PARTNER | WASHINGTON, DC | $7,231 |
| ROSTRON, KIRK | MT VERNON CAPITAL | INVESTMENT BANKING | ALEXANDRIA, VA | $7,231 |
| ADAMS, DAN | THE CAPITAL CORPORATION | INVESTMENT BANKER | GREENVILLE, SC | $7,000 |
| SCHWAB, CHARLES | CHARLES SCHWAB CORPORATION | CHAIRMAN | PALM BEACH, FL | $7,000 |
| SCHWARZMAN, CHRISTINE | RETIRED | RETIRED | NEW YORK, NY | $7,000 |
| SCHWARZMAN, STEPHEN | BLACKSTONE | CEO AND CO-FOUNDER | NEW YORK, NY | $7,000 |
| KASSEN, MICHAEL M. | SELF-EMPLOYED | INVESTOR | WESTPORT, CT | $7,000 |
| LAMOND, WILLIAM | THORN RUN PARTNERS | GOV. AFFAIRS | BETHESDA, MD | $5,000 |
| FORD, SCOTT T. | WESTROCK CAPITAL PARTNERS LLC | CEO | LITTLE ROCK, AR | $3,643 |
| FORD, DEDE | HOMEMAKER | HOMEMAKER | LITTLE ROCK, AR | $3,643 |
| SMYTH, RICK | AIONIOS CAPITAL | INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | ANDERSON, SC | $3,643 |
| HUGHES, ROBERT E. JR. | HUGHES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION | CEO | GREENVILLE, SC | $3,615 |
| WILKINS, DAVID H. HON. | NELSON MULLINS ET AL | ATTORNEY | GREENVILLE, SC | $3,615 |
| REBIBO, MICHAEL | REXMARK | REAL ESTATE | NEW YORK, NY | $3,615 |
| WILKINS, SUSAN C. | HOMEMAKER | HOMEMAKER | GREENVILLE, SC | $3,615 |
| HANDY, ALEXANDER | CORETSU | FOUNDER PRESIDENT | WASHINGTON, DC | $3,615 |
| ZYSKIND, BARRY | AMTRUST | CHAIRMAN CEO | NEW YORK, NY | $3,615 |
| ZYSKIND, ESTHER | HOMEMAKER | HOMEMAKER | NEW YORK, NY | $3,615 |
| ANDREAE, TAYLOR | PALANTIR TECHNOLOGIES | CHIEF OF STAFF TO THE HEAD OF DEFENSE | SPRINGFIELD, VA | $3,615 |
| KING, ANDREW | NEALE CREEK LLC | GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS CONSULTANT | CHEVY CHASE, MD | $3,500 |
| JARVIS, ALEIX | FIERCE GOVERNMENT RELATIONS | CONSULTANT | MCLEAN, VA | $3,500 |
| OLSON, JENNIFER | TIBER CREEK GROUP | PARTNER | MCLEAN, VA | $3,500 |
| PALOMO, OSWALDO J. | CHARTWELL STRATEGY GROUP | MANAGING PARTNER | FAIRFIELD, CT | $3,500 |
| HUGHES, VELDA C. | THE HUGHES AGENCY | CEO | GREENVILLE, SC | $3,500 |
| GIDWITZ, RONALD AMB. | RIVERBEND INDUSTRIES | CHAIRMAN | CHICAGO, IL | $3,500 |
Donor figures are net of refunds from the FEC individual-contribution bulk files (2024 and 2026 cycles, each itemization taken at its latest amended version before any exclusion), rebuilt and reconciled row by row against the previous release on 2026-10-02; see methodology for the method and the reconciliation counts.
PAC and party committee contributors over $5,000, 2026 (partial)
| Committee | Type | Industry | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (AAJ PAC) | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| MOLINA HEALTHCARE, INC. PAC | PAC | Health | $5,000 |
| BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF SOUTH CAROLINA FEDERAL GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| THE BOEING COMPANY POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | Defense | $5,000 |
| PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE I | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| BEST AT BRINGING ENTREPRENEURIAL RESULTS NEVER IMAGINED OR ENVISIONED PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| REPUBLICAN MAJORITY FUND | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| REPUBLICAN MAJORITY FUND | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| REPUBLICAN MAJORITY FUND | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| DAKOTA PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| DAKOTA PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| VALUE IN ELECTING WOMEN POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| CONSERVATIVES HARVESTING SUCCESS PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| CONSERVATIVES HARVESTING SUCCESS PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| PENNSYLVANIA HONOR | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| BIG SKY OPPORTUNITY PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| LKQ CORPORATION EMPLOYEE GOOD GOVERNMENT FUND | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| THE BOEING COMPANY POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | Defense | $5,000 |
| WILD AND WONDERFUL PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| WILD AND WONDERFUL PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| WFW ACTION FUND, INC. | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| VALUE IN ELECTING WOMEN POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| CONTINUING AMERICA'S STRENGTH AND SECURITY PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| LKQ CORPORATION EMPLOYEE GOOD GOVERNMENT FUND | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| NATIONAL BEER WHOLESALERS ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| AMENTUM HOLDINGS, INC. PAC (AMENTUM PAC) | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| OORAH! POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| OORAH! POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| FLUOR CORPORATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (FLUOR PAC) | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| FLUOR CORPORATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (FLUOR PAC) | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
Gross receipts from FEC filings, not net of refunds. Industry mappings are the directory's own classification; see methodology.
Outside money
2024
| Donor | Type | Net |
|---|---|---|
| CATAWBA INDIAN NATION | other | $5,000 |
2026 (partial)
| Committee | Supporting the member | Opposing the member | Total | Single-candidate (80%+) | FEC record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SECURITY IS STRENGTH PAC | $3,355,222 | $0 | $3,355,222 | No | FEC |
| AMERICAN MISSION | $1,194,966 | $0 | $1,194,966 | No | FEC |
| MAGA INC. | $827,710 | $0 | $827,710 | No | FEC |
| PALMETTO ACTION | $711,206 | $0 | $711,206 | No | FEC |
| PALMETTO FIRST PAC | $0 | $297,501 | $297,501 | No | FEC |
| WFW ACTION FUND INC | $100,000 | $0 | $100,000 | No | FEC |
| FREEDOM CAUCUS FUND | $0 | $45,575 | $45,575 | No | FEC |
| HOLD THE LINE PAC | $0 | $37,500 | $37,500 | No | FEC |
| NATIONAL RIGHT TO LIFE VICTORY FUND | $5,000 | $0 | $5,000 | Yes | FEC |
| COURAGEOUS CONSERVATIVES PAC | $0 | $4,584 | $4,584 | Yes | FEC |
| Donor | Type | Net |
|---|---|---|
| CATAWBA INDIAN NATION | other | $5,000 |
Independent expenditures are reported to the FEC by the spending committee, not the member's campaign. A committee is marked single-candidate when 80% or more of its cycle independent-expenditure dollars concern one candidate. Donors are named only at $50,000 or more to a super PAC or joint fundraising committee. For leadership PACs, individuals are named at $50,000 or more; organizations and PACs at $5,000 or more. The 2026 cycle is still in progress.
Money and finances
Estimated net worth
Stock trades (last 12 months)
Earmark requests (FY2026)
Total requested: $414,616,000
| Project | Recipient | Subcommittee | Requested | In House bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dam repair and stabilization | Clemson University | Agriculture | $3,260,000 | No |
| Fire Equipment | Tega Cay Fire Department | Agriculture | $534,000 | No |
| Fire Station | Town of Central | Agriculture | $2,000,000 | No |
| Fire Station | Richland County | Agriculture | $1,250,000 | No |
| Improvements to Agricultural, Animal Health and Quality | Clemson University | Agriculture | $4,500,000 | No |
| Statewide Pest Management Programs | Clemson University | Agriculture | $2,900,000 | No |
| Police Equipment | Town of McBee | Commerce, Justice, Science | $250,000 | No |
| Outreach equipment | South Carolina Aquarium | Commerce, Justice, Science | $441,000 | No |
| Police Equipment | Town of Lexington | Commerce, Justice, Science | $203,000 | No |
| Police Equipment | City of Chester | Commerce, Justice, Science | $821,000 | No |
| Police Equipment | Lancaster County Sheriff's Office | Commerce, Justice, Science | $1,261,000 | No |
| Police Equipment | Chester County Sheriff's Office | Commerce, Justice, Science | $880,000 | No |
| Police Equipment | City of Myrtle Beach | Commerce, Justice, Science | $300,000 | No |
| Public Safety Equipment | Town of Irmo | Commerce, Justice, Science | $396,000 | No |
| To support research operations | SC Department of Natural Resources | Commerce, Justice, Science | $825,000 | No |
Requests are not necessarily funded. Amounts shown are requested, not awarded.
Influence in Congress
Ideology
DW-NOMINATE first dimension: 0.469 (conservative end of the scale), chamber rank #68 of the 119th Congress. Voteview
Interest group ratings
| Group | Rating | Scorecard year |
|---|---|---|
| NRA | A | 2026 |
| LCV | Not available | 2025 |
| AFL-CIO | Not available | 2025 |
| Club for Growth | Not available | 2025 |
| Planned Parenthood | Not available | 2025 |
| ACU | Not available | 2025 |
Bills enacted
0 sponsored bills enacted into law in the 119th Congress.
2026 election
District lean
Cook Partisan Voting Index (2025): R+8. Cook PVI
2026 race rating
Ratings describe the race's partisan lean, not the incumbent.
Polling
2026 election
Appointed in 2026 following the death of Lindsey Graham; won special primary.
2026 challengers
| Name | Party | Background | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Andrews | D | Not listed | source |
Candidate fields are fluid and were last checked September 2026.
Notable family
| Name | Relationship | Notable as | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lindsey Graham | brother | United States senator |
Notable relatives found through systematic public-records searches (~2 queries per member). Absence of a listing means nothing notable was found under this methodology, not that no notable family exists.
Voting record (2026)
48 roll-call votes in 2026 · missed 10.4% · party unity 100.0
| Date | Measure | Question | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-08 | S.J.Res. 98 | On the Motion to Discharge | Not in office |
| 2026-01-15 | H.R. 6938 | On Passage of the Bill | Not in office |
| 2026-01-30 | H.R. 7148 | On Passage of the Bill | Not in office |
| 2026-02-12 | H.J.Res. 142 | On the Joint Resolution | Not in office |
| 2026-03-12 | H.R. 6644 | On Passage of the Bill | Not in office |
| 2026-03-23 | PN858 | On the Nomination | Not in office |
| 2026-04-16 | H.J.Res. 140 | On the Joint Resolution | Not in office |
| 2026-04-23 | S.Con.Res. 33 | On the Concurrent Resolution | Not in office |
| 2026-05-13 | PN855-1 | On the Nomination | Not in office |
| 2026-06-04 | Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Graham Amdt. No. 5779 | On the Motion | Not in office |
| 2026-06-05 | S. 2 | On Passage of the Bill | Not in office |
| 2026-06-23 | H.Con.Res. 86 | On the Concurrent Resolution | Not in office |
| 2026-07-28 | PN1092 | On the Nomination | Not Voting |
| 2026-08-05 | PN932 | On the Nomination | Yea |
| 2026-08-07 | H.R. 5334 | On Passage of the Bill | Yea |
| 2026-08-08 | H.R. 6500 | On Passage of the Bill | Present |
| 2026-08-08 | PN1078 | On the Nomination | Yea |
| 2026-09-24 | H.Con.Res. 89 | On the Concurrent Resolution | Nay |
Legislation
Sponsored 2 bills and cosponsored 59 bills in the 119th Congress.
| Bill | Title | Status |
|---|---|---|
| S. 5025 | Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026 | Introduced |
| S.Res. 891 | A resolution designating the week of September 27, 2026, through October 3, 2026, as “Religious Education Week” to celebrate religious education in the United States. | Introduced |
Latest statements
Social following
| Platform | Office account | Personal account |
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| X | not found | @DarlineGrahamSC (count n/a) |
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| YouTube | not found | not found |
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Committee assignments
Caucus memberships
Staff
Offices
Washington, D.C. office
211 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510
(202) 224-5972
District/state offices
| City | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia | Midlands Office, 2142 Boyce Street, Suite 404, Columbia, SC 29201 | 803-933-0112 |
| Greenville | Upstate Office, 2 West Washington Street, Suite 808, Greenville, SC 29601 | 864-250-1417 |
| Charleston | Low Country Office, 4 Carriage Lane, Suite 401, Charleston, SC 29407 | 843-849-3887 |
Connections
| Connected to | Type | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| James E. Clyburn | Same school | South Carolina State University |
Connections are derived from documented public records: family ties, shared schools, shared employers, fraternities and sororities, and staff career histories. Committee ties are excluded here and shown on committee pages.