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Rep. Ralph Norman launches campaign to replace Lindsey Graham in Senate race

Norman announced his Senate bid and said he would support Trump’s agenda, including the SAVE America Act and eliminating the filibuster.

Rep. Ralph Norman launches campaign to replace Lindsey Graham in Senate race
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Rep. Ralph Norman announced he will run in South Carolina’s special Senate primary, saying he would pursue President Trump’s agenda and support the SAVE America Act. Trump had endorsed Sen. Darline Graham, who was appointed to fill the late Sen. Lindsey Graham’s seat.

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South Carolina representative entering the special Senate primary

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

Late South Carolina senator whose seat is being filled

Nancy Mace
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South Carolina representative mentioned as a possible candidate

Mark Lynch
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Businessman planning to reactivate his Senate campaign

Donald Trump
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President who endorsed Darline Graham

Darline Graham
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South Carolina senator and prospective candidate for a full term

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

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Ralph Norman Enters South Carolina Senate Primary

Outlets agree that Ralph Norman announced he would run for the South Carolina Senate seat left vacant by Lindsey Graham’s death. Left-leaning outlets frame Norman’s entry alongside other Republicans’ as resistance to Trump’s endorsement and influence. Center outlets mostly place the announcement in the succession race, with policy pledges and competing endorsements as added context. Right-leaning outlets foreground the contrast between Norman’s bid and Trump’s endorsement of Darline Graham, while highlighting Norman’s commitment to Trump’s agenda.

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