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

Darline Graham announced that she will seek a full term in the Senate seat she was appointed to fill.

Darline Graham says she will run for a full term in Lindsey Graham's Senate seat
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Darline Graham said she will seek a full term in the South Carolina Senate seat she was appointed to fill after her brother’s death, joining a crowded Republican special-primary contest.

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Darline Graham
R · SC · SEN

South Carolina senator and candidate for a full term

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

Late South Carolina senator whose seat is being contested

Nancy Mace
R · SC-1

South Carolina representative who announced she would not enter the contest

Russell Fry
R · SC-7

South Carolina 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

Ralph Norman
R · SC-5

South Carolina representative already in the special 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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