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Funeral scheduled for Lindsey Graham; Darline Graham weighs running for full Senate term

Trump said he supports Darline Graham running for a full Senate term and urged her to run.

Funeral scheduled for Lindsey Graham; Darline Graham weighs running for full Senate term
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President Donald Trump endorsed Darline Graham if she runs for the Senate seat left vacant by her brother Lindsey Graham’s death. The article also reports funeral plans and details the special primary schedule.

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who endorsed Darline Graham’s potential Senate candidacy

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Darline Graham
R · SC · SEN

South Carolina senator and potential candidate for a full Senate term

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

Late South Carolina senator whose death and funeral plans are reported

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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 and source 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 who discussed whether he might weigh in on the primary

ALSO MENTIONED  Henry McMaster, South Carolina governor who appointed Darline Graham to the Senate; Pamela Evette, South Carolina lieutenant governor identified as a potential 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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