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

Darline Graham announced she will run for a full Senate term after being appointed to finish her brother’s term.

Darline Graham, Lindsey Graham's sister, says she will run for full Senate term
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Darline Graham said she will seek a full Senate term after being appointed to serve the remainder of her late brother Lindsey Graham’s term. President Donald Trump endorsed her, and several other Republicans have entered the race.

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South Carolina senator and candidate for a full Senate term

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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 Senate candidate

Mark Lynch
R · SC

Businessman and Senate candidate

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who endorsed Darline Graham

Ralph Norman
R · SC-5

South Carolina representative and Senate candidate

ALSO MENTIONED  Henry McMaster, South Carolina governor who appointed Darline Graham to finish her brother’s term

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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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