Republican lawmaker Ralph Norman to join race to succeed Lindsey Graham in South Carolina
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Republican Representative Ralph Norman has announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate seat of the late Lindsey Graham in South Carolina. Norman's bid proceeds despite former President Donald Trump's support for Graham's sister, Darline, should she decide to run. Norman stated that he aims to support Trump and continue Graham's legacy. The race adds a notable Republican primary to the upcoming election.
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Ralph Norman announces candidacy for U.S. Senate seat.
Lindsey Graham is deceased.
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Lindsey Graham is deceased.
The Guardian- Ralph Norman announces candidacy for U.S. Senate seat.
- Donald Trump endorses Darline Graham, Lindsey Graham's sister, should she run.
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Loaded language removed<p>Congressman to run for seat despite Donald Trump backing Graham’s sister Darline, should she choose to run</p><p>Republican representative Ralph Norman, of South Carolina, has announced he will join the race to succeed the late senator Lindsey Graham, despite Donald Trump backing Graham’s sister, Darline, should she choose to run.</p><p>Announcing the launch of his bid on Saturday, Norman <a…
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Lindsey Graham is deceased.
The GuardianNorman stated he wants to stand with President Trump and carry on Lindsey Graham’s legacy.
The GuardianDonald Trump is backing Lindsey Graham's sister, Darline, should she choose to run for the Senate seat.
The GuardianNorman launched his bid on Saturday.
The GuardianNorman wrote on X that he is running to represent the people of South Carolina in the US Senate.
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