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Sen. Darline Graham Nordone says she will run for full term

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

Sen. Darline Graham Nordone says she will run for full term
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Appointed to fill her late brother’s Senate seat, Darline Graham Nordone says she will seek a full six-year term. Rep. Ralph Norman and Rep. Russell Fry are also running in the Aug. 11 special primary.

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Darline Graham
R · SC · SEN

Appointed senator and candidate for a full Senate term

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

Late senator whose seat his sister was appointed to fill

Russell Fry
R · SC-7

Representative and candidate in the special Senate primary

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who encouraged Graham Nordone to run and offered her an endorsement

Ralph Norman
R · SC-5

Representative and candidate in the special Senate primary

Tom Rice
Former U.S. Representative (R-SC)

Former representative mentioned in connection with Fry’s election to the House

ALSO MENTIONED  Henry McMaster, South Carolina governor who appointed Graham Nordone to the 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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