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

After being appointed to fill the remaining months of her brother’s term, Darline Graham announced she would seek a full term.

Darline Graham says she will run for a full term in Lindsey Graham's Senate seat
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Sen. Darline Graham said she will run for a full term in the South Carolina Senate seat she was appointed to fill after her brother Lindsey Graham’s death. Her entry adds to a crowded, fast-moving 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)

Darline Graham’s late brother and the former occupant of the Senate seat

Nancy Mace
R · SC-1

Representative who said she would not enter the contest

Russell Fry
R · SC-7

Representative entering the special Republican primary

Former Federal Election Commission chairman commenting on campaign-fund rules

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who endorsed Darline Graham

Ralph Norman
R · SC-5

Representative who had entered the Republican primary

ALSO MENTIONED  Henry McMaster, South Carolina governor who appointed Darline Graham to the Senate seat; Pamela Evette, South Carolina lieutenant governor 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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