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Republican lawmaker Ralph Norman to join race to succeed Lindsey Graham in South Carolina

Trump backed Darline Graham for the Senate seat and made clear he would support her if she entered the race.

Republican lawmaker Ralph Norman to join race to succeed Lindsey Graham in South Carolina
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Representative Ralph Norman announced he will seek the South Carolina Senate seat held by the late Lindsey Graham, pledging to support President Trump’s agenda. Trump has endorsed Graham’s sister, Darline, who is serving temporarily and has not officially announced a campaign.

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Donald Trump R · President of the United States
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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who endorsed Darline Graham and urged her to run

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Ralph Norman
R · SC-5

Representative and candidate for the South Carolina Senate seat

Norman's version of this story ↗
Darline Graham
R · SC · SEN

Interim senator and potential candidate for the full term

Graham's version of this story ↗
Rick Scott
R · FL · SEN

Senator who endorsed Norman’s campaign

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

Late senator whose seat is being contested

Nancy Mace
R · SC-1

Representative who may consider entering the Senate race

Mark Lynch
R · SC

Businessman and potential Senate candidate

Lawyer and potential Senate candidate

Democratic candidate expected to face the Republican nominee

Mike Lee
R · UT · SEN

Senator who endorsed Norman’s campaign

ALSO MENTIONED  Henry McMaster, South Carolina governor who appointed Darline Graham to the interim Senate seat

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Ralph Norman and Russell Fry Enter South Carolina Senate Primary

Ralph Norman and Russell Fry entered the South Carolina Republican Senate primary despite President Donald Trump’s endorsement of another candidate. Left-leaning outlets frame the entries as resistance to Trump’s influence. Center outlets focus on Norman’s bid and his pledge to support Trump’s agenda, while noting Trump’s endorsement of another candidate. Right-leaning outlets emphasize that candidates entered despite Trump’s endorsement and present voter choice as a reason for the challenge.

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