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Sen. Darline Graham to Run for Full Term to Fill Brother's Seat

Darline Graham said she will run for a full Senate term after being appointed to fill her brother’s vacant seat.

Sen. Darline Graham to Run for Full Term to Fill Brother's Seat
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Darline Graham said she will seek a full Senate term after being appointed to fill the seat left vacant by her brother Lindsey Graham’s death. The race will include a special Republican primary before the November election.

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Darline Graham
R · SC · SEN

South Carolina senator and candidate for a full Senate term

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

Late South Carolina senator and Darline Graham’s brother

Nancy Mace
R · SC-1

South Carolina representative who announced she would not run for the Senate seat

Russell Fry
R · SC-7

South Carolina representative and Republican primary candidate

Mark Lynch
R · SC

Businessman and Republican primary candidate

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who endorsed Darline Graham’s Senate candidacy

Ralph Norman
R · SC-5

South Carolina representative and Republican primary candidate

Democratic nominee for the South Carolina Senate seat

ALSO MENTIONED  Henry McMaster, South Carolina governor who appointed Darline Graham to the vacant Senate seat

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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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