Darline Graham — U.S. Senator from South Carolina
Darline Graham is a Republican Senator representing South Carolina, serving a term from 2026-07-14 to 2027-01-03.
Overview
| Party | Republican |
|---|---|
| Chamber | Senator |
| State | South Carolina |
| Current term | 2026-07-14 – 2027-01-03 |
| Born | 1964-06-12 |
| Bioguide ID | G000608 |
Election & Term History
Darline Graham has held 1 term in Congress on record, first elected in 2026.
| Term | Office | Party |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-14 – 2027-01-03 | U.S. Senator from South Carolina | Republican |
Voting Record
In the 119th Congress, Darline Graham has cast 30 recorded votes. Based on DW-NOMINATE ideology scoring (Voteview, UCLA) -- a standard academic measure derived from actual roll-call vote patterns, not self-description -- Darline Graham is more liberal than 61% of Senate Republicans on the liberal-conservative spectrum this Congress.
| Ideology score (DW-NOMINATE, dim. 1) | 0.472 |
|---|---|
| Position within party | more liberal than 61% of Senate Republicans |
| Recorded votes this Congress | 30 |
| Votes with own party | 100.0% of contested roll-call votes |
| Missed votes | 5 of 890 (0.6%) |
Scale runs roughly -1 (most liberal) to +1 (most conservative); scores are relative rankings among the member's own chamber and party, not an absolute measure. "Votes with own party" compares each Yea/Nay vote to that party's majority position on the same roll call, for every recorded vote so far in the 119th Congress.
Frequently Asked Questions
What party is Darline Graham in?
Darline Graham is a Republican, currently serving as U.S. Senator from South Carolina.
How long has Darline Graham served in Congress?
Darline Graham's first term on record began in 2026, and their current term runs from 2026-07-14 to 2027-01-03.
How does Darline Graham's voting record compare to the rest of their party?
Based on DW-NOMINATE ideology scoring (Voteview, UCLA), Darline Graham is more liberal than 61% of Senate Republicans in the 119th Congress, having cast 30 recorded votes.
How often does Darline Graham vote with their own party?
Darline Graham has voted with the majority of their own party on 100.0% of contested roll-call votes so far in the 119th Congress, missing 5 of 890 recorded votes (0.6%).