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

Trump endorsed Darline Graham for the Senate seat and urged her to run.

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President Donald Trump endorsed Darline Graham for a full Senate term, while she is weighing whether to run. Her brother Lindsey Graham’s death has left the South Carolina seat open, and Gov. Henry McMaster appointed her to serve the remainder of the term.

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who endorsed Darline Graham for a full Senate term

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Darline Graham
R · SC · SEN

Newly appointed senator and possible candidate for a full term

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

Late senator whose death created the vacancy

Nancy Mace
R · SC-1

Representative mentioned as a possible Senate candidate

Russell Fry
R · SC-7

Representative mentioned as a possible Senate candidate

Former Federal Election Commission chair and campaign-finance expert

Ralph Norman
R · SC-5

Representative mentioned as a possible Senate 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 serve the remainder of the term; Pamela Evette, South Carolina lieutenant governor mentioned as a possible Senate 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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