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Darline Graham, Lindsey Graham's sister, says she will run for full Senate term

Darline Graham says she will seek a full Senate term while serving the remaining months of her late brother’s term.

Darline Graham, Lindsey Graham's sister, says she will run for full Senate term
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Darline Graham says she will run for a full Senate term while serving the remainder of her late brother Lindsey Graham’s term. The special Republican primary is set for August 11, and President Donald Trump has endorsed her.

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Darline Graham
R · SC · SEN

South Carolina senator and candidate for a full term

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Chuck Grassley
R · IA · SEN

Senate president pro tempore who ceremonially swore in Darline Graham

Lindsey Graham
Former U.S. Senator (R-SC)

Late South Carolina senator and Darline Graham’s brother

Russell Fry
R · SC-7

South Carolina representative and Republican Senate candidate

Mark Lynch
R · SC

Businessman and Republican Senate candidate

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who endorsed Darline Graham

Ralph Norman
R · SC-5

South Carolina representative and Republican Senate candidate

ALSO MENTIONED  Henry McMaster, South Carolina governor who appointed Darline Graham to the seat

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Darline Graham Announces Run for Full Senate Term

Center and right-leaning outlets report that Darline Graham announced she will seek a full Senate term after being appointed to fill the remainder of her late brother’s term. Center outlets describe the announcement as a campaign development and provide context on the Republican primary and its other candidates. Right-leaning outlets also place her bid in the primary, with some emphasizing President Donald Trump’s endorsement and others reporting conservative criticism of her candidacy.

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