Republican Senator Darlene Graham announced she will run in the special election for the U.S. Senate from South Carolina to fill the seat of her late brother Lindsey Graham. This is reported by Bloomberg, writes UNN.
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Last week, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster appointed Darlene Graham to the Senate early after the death of her brother. Subsequently, her candidacy was supported by U.S. President Donald Trump.
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Darlene Graham has already received Trump's support
Donald Trump stated that he asked Darlene Graham to run "for the good of our nation" and expressed his belief that "there will be no one better to honor the legacy of her beloved brother Lindsey."
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According to Bloomberg, in addition to Darlene Graham, Congressmen Ralph Norman and Russell Fry will participate in the Republican primaries, which will take place on August 11. The publication notes that Trump's support does not guarantee victory but carries significant weight in the primaries in Republican South Carolina.
Lindsey Graham died on July 11 at the age of 71 from an aortic rupture. After the death of their parents, he essentially raised his younger sister Darlene, adopting her when he was about 20 years old.
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