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Darline Graham weighs running for full Senate term

She has privately discussed a campaign for a full Senate term after being appointed to serve the remainder of her brother’s term.

Darline Graham weighs running for full Senate term
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Darline Graham has privately discussed a possible campaign for a full Senate term after being appointed to fill her late brother Lindsey Graham’s seat. President Donald Trump said he would endorse her if she runs.

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Darline Graham
R · SC · SEN

Senator appointed to fill her late brother’s seat and considering a run for a full term

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

Late senator whose seat Darline Graham was appointed to fill

Nancy Mace
R · SC-1

Representative mentioned as considering a run for the Senate seat

Russell Fry
R · SC-7

Representative mentioned as considering a run for the Senate seat

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President endorsing Darline Graham if she runs

Ralph Norman
R · SC-5

Representative mentioned as considering a run for the Senate seat

ALSO MENTIONED  Henry McMaster, South Carolina governor who appointed Darline Graham to the seat; Pamela Evette, Lieutenant governor mentioned as considering a run for the Senate seat

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Darline Graham Considers Running for a Full Senate Term

Outlets agree Darline Graham, appointed to fill her late brother Lindsey Graham’s Senate seat, is considering a campaign for a full term. Center outlets report her deliberations and often add President Trump’s conditional endorsement, with some also noting funeral plans or special-primary details. Right-leaning outlets likewise report the possible run and note other South Carolina politicians are considering runs.

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