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Trump-backed Nordone enters race for Lindsey Graham's Senate seat

Darline Graham Nordone has officially entered the Republican race for the U.S. Senate seat in South Carolina, following her brother Lindsey Graham's death. President Trump has endorsed Nordone, who was recently appointed to fill the seat temporarily by Governor McMaster. Nordone faces competition from other Republican candidates, including Rep. Ralph Norman and Rep. Russell Fry, as the filing period for the special election nears its close. AI

RANK_REASON A political candidate, endorsed by the former president, enters a race for a vacant Senate seat. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.0]

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Trump-backed Nordone enters race for Lindsey Graham's Senate seat

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Josephine Walker ·

    Nordone to launch bid for Graham's Senate seat

    <p>Sen. <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/07/13/lindsey-graham-senate-replacement-darline-nordone" target="_blank">Darline Graham Nordone</a> (R-S.C.) confirmed on Monday that she's jumping into the GOP race for her late brother <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/07/12/lindsey…