Rep. Ralph Norman has launched a campaign for the special primary election to fill the Senate seat previously held by the late Sen. Lindsey Graham.
Key facts
- •Rep. Ralph Norman is running for the Senate seat vacated by the late Sen. Lindsey Graham.
- •President Donald Trump has officially endorsed Sen. Darline Graham for the seat.
- •The special primary election is set for August 11, with a filing deadline of July 21.
- •Businessman Mark Lynch plans to run in the special primary after losing to Lindsey Graham in June.
- •Sen. Darline Graham was appointed by Gov. Henry McMaster to serve the remainder of the term.
Rep. Ralph Norman, R-S.C., announced on Saturday that he will run in the special primary election to replace the late Sen. Lindsey Graham. The announcement follows President Donald Trump’s endorsement of Graham’s sister, Sen. Darline Graham, for the seat. Darline Graham was appointed by Gov. Henry McMaster to serve the remainder of the late senator's term.
Campaign Priorities and Trump Endorsement
In an interview with Fox News, Norman stated his intention to focus on passing President Trump’s 'America First' agenda, specifically citing the 'SAVE America Act' and a commitment to eliminating the filibuster. Norman acknowledged that he sought President Trump’s support, but noted that the President chose to endorse Darline Graham instead. Norman stated that while he respects the President's decision, it does not deter his plans to run.
Election Timeline and Potential Candidates
The special primary election is scheduled for August 11, with a filing deadline for candidates set for July 21. While other officials such as Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette and Rep. Nancy Mace have been mentioned as potential candidates, they have not officially entered the race. Businessman Mark Lynch, who previously ran against Lindsey Graham in the June primary, has announced plans to reactivate his campaign for the special primary.
Timeline
- Last weekendSen. Lindsey Graham died suddenly.
- Earlier this weekSen. Darline Graham was sworn into the Senate following her appointment by Gov. Henry McMaster.
- FridayPresident Trump endorsed Darline Graham for the Senate seat on Truth Social.
- SaturdayRep. Ralph Norman announced his campaign for the special primary election.
- July 21The deadline for candidates to officially file for the special primary election.
- August 11The date of the special primary election.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by NBC Politics.
