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Darline Graham says she will run for a full term in Lindsey Graham's Senate seat - Boston News, Weather, Sports

Darline Graham announced she will run for a full term after being appointed to serve the remainder of her late brother’s Senate term.

Darline Graham says she will run for a full term in Lindsey Graham's Senate seat - Boston News, Weather, Sports
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Darline Graham said she will run for a full Senate term after being appointed to fill the remaining months of her late brother Lindsey Graham’s term. Her entry adds to a crowded Republican primary, with the special election process moving quickly.

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Darline Graham
R · SC · SEN

Senator and candidate for a full term in South Carolina

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

Late senator whose seat Darline Graham was appointed to fill

Nancy Mace
R · SC-1

South Carolina representative who announced she would not run in the contest

Russell Fry
R · SC-7

South Carolina representative entering the Republican Senate primary

Former Federal Election Commission chairman commenting on campaign-finance rules

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who endorsed Darline Graham

Ralph Norman
R · SC-5

South Carolina representative who had entered the Republican Senate primary

ALSO MENTIONED  Henry McMaster, South Carolina governor who appointed Darline Graham to the Senate seat; Pamela Evette, South Carolina lieutenant governor considering a run

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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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