Trump Backs Darline Graham Nordone for Aug. 11 Senate Primary as GOP Field Crowds
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Updated · Fox News · Jul 17
Trump Backs Darline Graham Nordone for Aug. 11 Senate Primary as GOP Field Crowds
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jul 17
Summary
Trump urged newly sworn-in interim Sen. Darline Graham Nordone to enter South Carolina’s Aug. 11 Republican special primary, promising his “Complete and Total Endorsement” if she runs.
The push came days after Gov. Henry McMaster appointed her to fill Lindsey Graham’s seat following his sudden death; she will serve until the new Congress convenes in January.
Graham Nordone has privately expressed interest in a full-term bid, and AP reported she has begun conversations about a possible campaign ahead of the July 21-28 filing window.
Her entry would reshape a Republican contest already drawing interest from Reps. Russell Fry, Nancy Mace and Ralph Norman, along with Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette.
The appointment is historic for South Carolina and the Senate: Graham Nordone is the state’s first female senator and the first sister ever appointed to the chamber.