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

Trump said Darline Graham had his support if she chose to run for a full Senate term.

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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Donald Trump R · President of the United States
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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who endorsed Darline Graham’s possible campaign

PRIMARY SUBJECT
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

Graham's version of this story ↗
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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Trump Urges Darline Graham to Seek Full Senate Term

Trump urged Darline Graham to seek a full Senate term and offered his endorsement after she was appointed to serve the remainder of her late brother Lindsey Graham’s term. Left-leaning outlets focus on Sen. Jon Ossoff’s accusation that Trump committed election fraud in Georgia, not the Senate contest. Center outlets largely treat the endorsement as a development in the race, adding appointment and primary context; one also weighs Graham’s government experience against her lack of legislative experience. Right-leaning outlets similarly emphasize Trump’s backing and the developing Senate race, generally without arguing for a candidate.

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