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Darline Graham says she will run for a full term in Lindsey Graham's Senate seat

Darline Graham announced she will seek a full Senate term after taking office to serve the remainder of her brother’s term.

Darline Graham says she will run for a full term in Lindsey Graham's Senate seat
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Darline Graham announced she will seek a full Senate term after being appointed to serve the remaining months of her late brother Lindsey Graham’s term. Her decision adds another candidate to a crowded special Republican primary.

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Darline Graham
R · SC · SEN

South Carolina senator and candidate for a full term in her late brother’s seat

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

Late South Carolina senator whose seat Darline Graham is seeking

Nancy Mace
R · SC-1

South Carolina representative who said she would not enter the contest

Russell Fry
R · SC-7

South Carolina representative entering the special Republican primary

Former Federal Election Commission chair commenting on campaign funds

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who endorsed Darline Graham’s candidacy

Ralph Norman
R · SC-5

South Carolina representative and candidate in the special Republican primary

ALSO MENTIONED  Henry McMaster, South Carolina governor who appointed Darline Graham to serve the remainder of her brother’s term; Pamela Evette, South Carolina lieutenant governor described as considering a run

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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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