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Darline Graham weighs running for full Senate term as funeral scheduled for Lindsey Graham

Darline Graham has privately expressed interest in running for a full Senate term after President Trump endorsed her.

Darline Graham weighs running for full Senate term as funeral scheduled for Lindsey Graham
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President Donald Trump endorsed Sen. Darline Graham if she runs for a full term in the seat vacated by her late brother, Lindsey Graham. The endorsement changes the dynamics of the upcoming special primary, while funeral services for Lindsey Graham were announced.

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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 late brother’s term and a potential candidate for a full term

PRIMARY SUBJECT
Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who endorsed Darline Graham’s possible campaign

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

Late U.S. senator whose death created the vacancy

Nancy Mace
R · SC-1

South Carolina representative identified as a potential candidate

Russell Fry
R · SC-7

South Carolina representative identified as a potential candidate

Former Federal Election Commission chairman and campaign-finance expert

Ralph Norman
R · SC-5

South Carolina representative identified as a potential candidate

Tim Scott
R · SC · SEN

South Carolina senator discussing whether he might weigh in as a voter

ALSO MENTIONED  Henry McMaster, South Carolina governor who appointed Darline Graham to the temporary Senate seat; Pamela Evette, South Carolina lieutenant governor identified as a potential candidate

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Darline Graham Considers Running for a Full Senate Term

Outlets agree Darline Graham, appointed to fill her late brother Lindsey Graham’s Senate seat, is considering a campaign for a full term. Center outlets report her deliberations and often add President Trump’s conditional endorsement, with some also noting funeral plans or special-primary details. Right-leaning outlets likewise report the possible run and note other South Carolina politicians are considering runs.

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