Trump backs Lindsey Graham's sister in GOP Senate primary

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  • Why it matters: Graham Nordone has not publicly confirmed plans to run, but Trump's endorsement will vault her ahead of other GOP candidates vying to replace her late brother. The winner of…
  • What they're saying: "I asked Darline, for the Good of our Nation, to run for the U.S. Senate in the Special Republican Primary on Tuesday, August 11…

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President Trump endorsed Darline Graham Nordone, the sister of late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), in the special election to replace Graham as the GOP candidate on the November ballot.

Why it matters: Graham Nordone has not publicly confirmed plans to run, but Trump's endorsement will vault her ahead of other GOP candidates vying to replace her late brother.

  • The winner of November's election will serve until January 2033.
  • Nordone Graham was sworn in earlier this week to replace her brother for the remainder of the current term, which ends on January 3, 2027.

What they're saying: "I asked Darline, for the Good of our Nation, to run for the U.S. Senate in the Special Republican Primary on Tuesday, August 11, 2026," Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social Friday.

  • "I hope Darline does this, in that there would be nobody better to honor the legacy of her beloved brother, Lindsey."
  • "Darline, who comes from an absolutely incredible family, has been a WINNER all of her life and, should she accept, has my Complete and Total Endorsement in the Special Election for U.S. Senate in South Carolina — SHE WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN. RUN, DARLINE, RUN!"

Editor's note: This is a breaking news story and will be updated.

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