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'I'm in': Darline Graham Nordone will seek full Senate term at Trump's urging * WorldNetDaily * by Joe Kovacs

Darline Graham Nordone announced she will seek a full Senate term after President Trump urged her to run.

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Darline Graham Nordone said she will seek a full Senate term after President Donald Trump urged her to run. Her announcement sets up a Republican contest that includes Rep. Ralph Norman, who had already announced his candidacy.

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Darline Graham R · SC · SEN
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Darline Graham
R · SC · SEN

South Carolina senator and candidate for a full Senate term

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Ralph Norman
R · SC-5

South Carolina representative and Senate candidate

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who urged and endorsed Darline Graham Nordone’s Senate candidacy

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Rick Scott
R · FL · SEN

Florida senator who endorsed Norman

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

Nordone’s late brother and the senator whose seat is being filled

Nancy Mace
R · SC-1

South Carolina representative who said she would not run for the open Senate seat

Mike Lee
R · UT · SEN

Utah senator who endorsed Norman

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Darline Graham Appointed to Senate Seat and Announces Full-Term Bid

After being appointed to fill her late brother Lindsey Graham’s Senate seat, Darline Graham announced she would seek a full term. Left-leaning outlets emphasize criticism that her candidacy rests on family ties; one also scrutinizes a donation against her stated abortion position. Center outlets focus on the crowded Republican field and election process, with some highlighting Trump’s backing, eligibility rules or Black South Carolinians’ concerns about political power. Right-leaning outlets present the bid as a Republican succession contest, often noting Trump’s endorsement and rivals; one also features debate over the appointment’s merits.

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