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2026 South Carolina U.S. Senate — General Election · November 3, 2026
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South Carolina State Election Commission — Candidate Tracking System
11/3/2026 Statewide General Election
Candidate: Darline Graham
Party: Republican
Office: U.S. Senate
Status: Active
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FEC committee ID: C00957308
FEC committee name: DARLINE FOR SENATE
Published email: [email protected]
Published email: [email protected]
Published website: https://www.darlinegraham.com/
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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.
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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.
Born and raised in Central, SC
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Born and raised in Central, SC
Darline attended Anderson College (now University) for two years and then went on to earn her bachelor’s degree from the College of Charleston. She later earned a Master’s degree in rehabilitation counseling from South Carolina State University in Orangeburg, a Historically Black College and University (HBCU). Her colleague, Senator Tim Scott, pointed out that she is the only current senator serving with a degree from an HBCU. Her first job was working in an optometrist’s office, eventually earning her optician’s certification. She also worked at Clemson University and as a rural carrier associate with the United States Postal Service.
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Darline attended Anderson College (now University) for two years and then went on to earn her bachelor’s degree from the College of Charleston. She later earned a Master’s degree in rehabilitation counseling from South Carolina State University in Orangeburg, a Historically Black College and University (HBCU). Her colleague, Senator Tim Scott, pointed out that she is the only current senator serving with a degree from an HBCU. Her first job was working in an optometrist’s office, eventually earning her optician’s certification. She also worked at Clemson University and as a rural carrier associate with the United States Postal Service.
Wife. Mother. Grandmother
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Wife. Mother. Grandmother
Mother. Leader. South Carolina Senator.
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Mother. Leader. South Carolina Senator.
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FEC candidate totals July 23, 2026 through August 5, 2026.
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Candidate ID: S6SC04437
Name: GRAHAM, DARLINE
Office: Senate
State: SC
District: 00
Coverage start: 2026-07-23
Coverage end: 2026-08-05
Total receipts: $346782.64
Total disbursements: $95351.36
Cash on hand: $251431.28
Debts owed by committee: $0.00
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