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Trump backs newly appointed Darline Graham for full Senate term

Trump endorsed Graham for a full term and said he had urged her to seek the Republican nomination.

Trump backs newly appointed Darline Graham for full Senate term
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President Donald Trump endorsed newly appointed South Carolina Sen. Darline Graham for a full Senate term and said he had asked her to seek the Republican nomination. Graham has not said whether she will run, and the special primary is set for Aug. 11.

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who endorsed Darline Graham

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Darline Graham
R · SC · SEN

Newly appointed senator considering a run for a full term

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Rick Scott
R · FL · SEN

Florida senator who endorsed Ralph Norman

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

Late senator whose seat Darline Graham was appointed to fill

Nancy Mace
R · SC-1

Representative identified as a potential Senate candidate

Russell Fry
R · SC-7

Representative identified as a potential Senate candidate

Mark Lynch
R · SC

Businessman who said he would run in the special election

Ralph Norman
R · SC-5

Representative identified as a potential Senate candidate

Tim Scott
R · SC · SEN

Senator who spoke favorably about Darline Graham as a possible permanent replacement

Democratic candidate expected to face the Republican nominee

ALSO MENTIONED  Alan Wilson, State attorney general who won the previous Republican gubernatorial nomination; Mark Sanford, Former governor and representative identified as a potential Senate candidate; Pamela Evette, Lieutenant governor identified as a potential Senate candidate

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Trump Urges Darline Graham to Run for South Carolina Senate Seat

Donald Trump urged newly appointed South Carolina Sen. Darline Graham to run for a full Senate term and endorsed her in the special election; Graham has not said whether she will run. Center outlets treat the endorsement as a development in the race, noting its potential effect and providing primary and general-election context. Right-leaning outlets present Trump's appeal as an enthusiastic boost to Graham's possible campaign.

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