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Trump urges Darline Graham to run for full Senate term as funeral scheduled for Lindsey Graham

After being appointed to serve the rest of her brother’s term, Darline Graham is considering a run for the full Senate term.

Trump urges Darline Graham to run for full Senate term as funeral scheduled for Lindsey Graham
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President Donald Trump endorsed Sen. Darline Graham for a full Senate term, reshaping the contest to fill the seat left vacant by her brother’s death. Graham has privately expressed interest in running, but has not announced a campaign.

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Darline Graham R · SC · SEN
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Darline Graham
R · SC · SEN

Newly appointed senator and potential candidate for a full Senate term

PRIMARY SUBJECT
Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who endorsed Darline Graham for a full Senate 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 senator whose death left the Senate seat vacant

Nancy Mace
R · SC-1

South Carolina representative mentioned as a possible Senate candidate

Russell Fry
R · SC-7

South Carolina representative mentioned as a possible Senate candidate

Former Federal Election Commission chair and law professor commenting on campaign-finance rules

Ralph Norman
R · SC-5

South Carolina representative mentioned as a possible Senate candidate

Tim Scott
R · SC · SEN

South Carolina senator who discussed whether he would endorse a candidate

ALSO MENTIONED  Henry McMaster, South Carolina governor who appointed Darline Graham to serve the remainder of her brother’s term; Pamela Evette, South Carolina lieutenant governor mentioned as a possible Senate candidate

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Trump Urges Darline Graham to Run for Full Senate Term

Trump urged Darline Graham to seek a full Senate term and said he would endorse her if she ran. This came after she was appointed to fill the remainder of her late brother’s term. Center outlets treat the endorsement as a development in the special-election race and note Graham’s unresolved decision about running. Right-leaning outlets also foreground the endorsement and the race, but some give Trump’s backing a more upbeat cast.

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