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Rep Ralph Norman stops short of announcing a bid for Lindsey Graham's seat

Norman said he is interested in Graham’s seat and favors eliminating the filibuster, but has not announced a run.

Rep Ralph Norman stops short of announcing a bid for Lindsey Graham's seat
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Rep. Ralph Norman said he is interested in running for the Senate seat left vacant by Lindsey Graham’s death, but has not announced a campaign. Norman also said he favors eliminating the filibuster to advance President Trump’s agenda.

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Representative considering a campaign for the Senate seat vacated by Lindsey Graham

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

Senator whose death left the seat Norman is considering

Nancy Mace
R · SC-1

Representative reported to be considering a run

Russell Fry
R · SC-7

Representative reported to be discussing a possible Senate campaign

Mark Lynch
R · SC

Prospective Republican candidate for the special election

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who praised Fry as a possible candidate

Darline Graham
R · SC · SEN

Senator serving the remainder of Lindsey Graham’s term

Mick Mulvaney
Former U.S. Representative (R-SC)

Former officeholder whose departure created Norman’s former House-seat vacancy

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