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Sen. Darline Graham Nordone Announces Run To Replace Lindsey Graham For Full Term
Headline: Sen. Darline Graham Nordone Announces Run To Replace Lindsey Graham For Full Term
Lead: Newly appointed Sen. Darline Graham Nordone (R-S.C.) announced on Monday that she will run to fill her late brother Sen. Lindsey Graham's seat for a full term.
Trump issued a "Complete and Total Endorsement," claiming "There would be nobody better to honor the legacy of her beloved brother."
Nordone called the endorsement a "tremendous amount of pressure," then said "I'm in."
"I know I'm a hard worker. I learned that from Lindsey."
"He cared about the people of this state."
"I feel like I can do it. I feel an inner peace about it. Will it be difficult? Yes."
She is "first woman to represent South Carolina in the U.S. Senate."
Filing period July 21-28; special Republican primary Aug. 11; general election Nov. 3.