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Trump urges Darline Graham to run for full Senate term as funeral scheduled for Lindsey Graham - Boston News, Weather, Sports

After being appointed to serve the remainder of her brother’s term, Darline Graham received Trump’s endorsement for a full term.

Trump urges Darline Graham to run for full Senate term as funeral scheduled for Lindsey Graham - Boston News, Weather, Sports
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President Donald Trump endorsed Darline Graham, newly appointed to fill her late brother Lindsey Graham’s Senate term, for a full term. The endorsement reshapes the developing race as candidates consider entering the special primary.

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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 term

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who endorsed Darline Graham for a full Senate term

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

Late senator whose death created the Senate vacancy

Nancy Mace
R · SC-1

Representative mentioned as considering a run for the Senate seat

Russell Fry
R · SC-7

Representative mentioned as considering a run for the Senate seat

Former Federal Election Commission chair who explained limits on campaign-fund transfers

Ralph Norman
R · SC-5

Representative mentioned as considering a run for the Senate seat

Tim Scott
R · SC · SEN

South Carolina senator who discussed whether he might weigh in on the primary

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

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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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