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Trump urges Darline Graham to run in South Carolina special election

Trump urged Graham to run in the special primary and promised to endorse her if she enters.

Trump urges Darline Graham to run in South Carolina special election
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President Donald Trump urged newly appointed Sen. Darline Graham to run in South Carolina’s special Republican primary and promised his endorsement if she enters. The race will choose the Republican nominee to face Democrat Annie Andrews in November.

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Darline Graham
R · SC · SEN

Newly appointed South Carolina senator and potential candidate in the special Republican primary

PRIMARY SUBJECT
Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who urged Graham to run and offered his endorsement

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Chuck Grassley
R · IA · SEN

Senate president pro tempore who ceremonially swore in Darline Graham

Rick Scott
R · FL · SEN

Florida senator who endorsed Ralph Norman

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

Late South Carolina senator whose Senate term and political legacy are discussed

Nancy Mace
R · SC-1

South Carolina representative mentioned as a possible candidate

Russell Fry
R · SC-7

South Carolina representative whom Norman said Trump was speaking with

Ralph Norman
R · SC-5

South Carolina representative weighing whether to enter the special primary

Bill Cassidy
R · LA · SEN

Louisiana senator whom Julia Letlow sought to challenge

Julia Letlow
R · LA-5

Louisiana representative cited as an earlier recipient of Trump's pre-endorsement

South Carolina representative who backed Graham and pledged to campaign for her

Democratic candidate expected to face the Republican primary winner in November

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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Trump Urges Darline Graham to Run for Full Senate Term

Trump urged Darline Graham to seek a full Senate term and said he would endorse her if she ran. This came after she was appointed to fill the remainder of her late brother’s term. Center outlets treat the endorsement as a development in the special-election race and note Graham’s unresolved decision about running. Right-leaning outlets also foreground the endorsement and the race, but some give Trump’s backing a more upbeat cast.

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