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Trump Urges Late Sen. Graham's Sister to Run for South Carolina Senate Seat

Trump urged Sen. Darline Graham Nordone to run for her late brother's South Carolina Senate seat.

Trump Urges Late Sen. Graham's Sister to Run for South Carolina Senate Seat
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This article1 analysis · Oct 3, 2026
Jul 17, 2026
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President Donald Trump urged Sen. Darline Graham Nordone to run in the special election for her late brother Lindsey Graham’s South Carolina Senate seat, offering his endorsement if she accepts. Nordone was appointed to serve the remainder of her brother’s term.

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Darline Graham R · SC · SEN
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Darline Graham
R · SC · SEN

Senator appointed to serve the remainder of her brother's term and urged to run in the special election

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who urged Nordone to run and offered his endorsement

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

Late senator whose seat is the subject of the special election

Ted Cruz
R · TX · SEN

Senator mentioned as a former rival of Lindsey Graham in the 2016 presidential race

Marco Rubio
Secretary of State

Secretary of State mentioned as a former rival of Lindsey Graham in the 2016 presidential race

Democratic candidate expected to face the Republican nominee in November

ALSO MENTIONED  Henry McMaster, South Carolina governor who appointed Nordone to serve the remainder of her brother's term

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Trump Urges Darline Graham to Run for Full Senate Term

Trump urged Darline Graham to seek a full Senate term and said he would endorse her if she ran. This came after she was appointed to fill the remainder of her late brother’s term. Center outlets treat the endorsement as a development in the special-election race and note Graham’s unresolved decision about running. Right-leaning outlets also foreground the endorsement and the race, but some give Trump’s backing a more upbeat cast.

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