Darline Graham Senate Run

Darline Graham is running for Senate with Donald Trump's endorsement in a deep-red race.

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Darline Graham Nordone, appointed by South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster after Sen. Lindsey Graham's sudden death on July 11, announced she will seek a full six-year term as Darline Graham. President Donald Trump endorsed Graham, giving the political newcomer the highest-profile backing in the Republican race. The GOP primary is scheduled for Aug. 11 after a weeklong filing period opened, and other Republican hopefuls have continued their campaigns. Graham has said she will focus mainly on domestic issues while continuing parts of her brother's conservative agenda.

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Darline Graham Nordone is not a sure bet to inherit Lindsey Graham’s Senate seat. Backing her could turn an otherwise safe Republican race into a more difficult contest because she is a political newcomer facing primary opposition.

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The Republican primary will show how much control Donald Trump still has over GOP Senate contests. His endorsement of Darline Graham Nordone has not ended the race, and she still faces a serious contested primary.