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Trump urges Darline Graham to run for full Senate term

She was appointed to her brother’s Senate seat and is considering whether to run for a full term.

Trump urges Darline Graham to run for full Senate term
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President Donald Trump endorsed Darline Graham for a full Senate term, reshaping the contest for the seat left vacant by her brother Lindsey Graham’s death. Darline Graham was appointed to serve the remainder of his term but has not said whether she will run.

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Darline Graham
R · SC · SEN

South Carolina senator appointed to serve the remainder of her brother’s term and a potential candidate for a full term

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who endorsed Darline Graham for a possible full Senate term

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

Late South Carolina senator whose death left the seat vacant

Nancy Mace
R · SC-1

South Carolina representative identified as a potential Senate candidate

Russell Fry
R · SC-7

South Carolina representative identified as a potential Senate candidate

Former Federal Election Commission chairman commenting on campaign-finance rules

Ralph Norman
R · SC-5

South Carolina representative identified as a potential Senate candidate

Tim Scott
R · SC · SEN

South Carolina senator discussing whether he might weigh in on the 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 identified as a potential Senate candidate

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Trump Urges Darline Graham to Seek a Full Senate Term

Trump urged Darline Graham to seek a full Senate term and said he would endorse her if she ran. This came after she was appointed to fill the remainder of her late brother’s term. Center outlets treat the endorsement as a development in the special-election race and note Graham’s unresolved decision about running. Right-leaning outlets also foreground the endorsement and the race, but some give Trump’s backing a more upbeat cast.

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