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Darline Graham says she will run for a full term in Lindsey Graham's Senate seat

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

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Darline Graham said she will run for a full Senate term after being appointed to serve the remaining months of her late brother Lindsey Graham’s term. Her entry adds to a crowded Republican special primary.

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Darline Graham
R · SC · SEN

Senator and candidate for a full term

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

Late senator whose death left the seat vacant

Nancy Mace
R · SC-1

Representative considering a run

Russell Fry
R · SC-7

Representative entering the special Republican primary

Former Federal Election Commission chairman commenting on campaign-finance rules

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who endorsed Darline Graham’s bid

Ralph Norman
R · SC-5

Representative already in the special Republican primary

ALSO MENTIONED  Henry McMaster, Governor who appointed Darline Graham to serve out her brother’s term; Pamela Evette, 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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