Sen. Darline Graham Nordone (R-SC), the sister of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, confirmed she will run in the upcoming special primary in South Carolina to replace her brother on the ballot.
President Donald Trump, in a recent Truth Social post, encouraged Graham Nordone, who was appointed by South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster last week, to run in the upcoming election.
“Darline, who comes from an absolutely incredible family, has been a WINNER all of her life and, should she accept, has my Complete and Total Endorsement in the Special Election for U.S. Senate in South Carolina,” the president wrote.
Lindsey Graham died earlier this month due to a heart issue, a preliminary medical report found.
Graham Nordone, who was thought to be her brother’s temporary replacement, confirmed to Fox News’s Sean Hannity that she will seek a full six-year term.
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“I have made a decision,” Graham Nordone told Hannity in an interview, which will air in full Monday night. “I’m in.”
She won’t be alone in the Aug. 11 primary. Rep. Ralph Norman (R-SC), who finished third in the June gubernatorial primary, launched a campaign over the weekend. Rep. Russell Fry (R-SC), who was first elected in 2022 after ousting former Rep. Tom Rice (R-SC) for his vote to impeach Trump, announced a bid on Tuesday.
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[ H/T Washington Examiner ]
