Trump endorses Darline Graham in 2026 South Carolina Senate race

Photo: Vitaliy Haiduk / Pexels Former President Donald Trump has thrown his support behind Darline Graham in the 2026 South Carolina Senate race, expressing strong opposition to her Democratic rival, Annie Andrews. Trump’s endorsement, made via his Truth Social account, emphasizes Graham’s alignment with Republican values and criticizes Andrews for her positions on issues such as gun control and border security. This endorsement adds to Graham’s existing support from prominent state Republicans, including Senator Tim Scott, potentially solidifying her standing among conservative voters. The South Carolina Senate race features Republican nominee Darline Graham, who was appointed after the death of her brother, Lindsey Graham, and Democratic nominee Annie Andrews, who secured her party’s nomination with a significant majority. Recent polling data indicates a competitive race, with Graham slightly leading Andrews in multiple surveys. However, the impact of Trump’s endorsement on the election dynamics remains uncertain, given its origination from a social media platform with less mainstream traction. Market data indicates a marginal decrease in the probability of a Democratic victory i...