Republican lawmaker Ralph Norman to join race to succeed Lindsey Graham in South Carolina
Summary
Republican Representative Ralph Norman of South Carolina announced he will run for the U.S. Senate seat left vacant by the late Senator Lindsey Graham. Despite President Trump endorsing Graham’s sister, Darline, Norman said he will focus on supporting Trump’s policies, including a voting law bill and changing Senate rules.Key Facts
- Ralph Norman is running to succeed the late Senator Lindsey Graham in South Carolina.
- President Trump has endorsed Darline Graham, Lindsey Graham’s sister, for the Senate seat.
- Darline Graham was appointed as an interim senator by South Carolina’s governor.
- Norman wants to push the "Save America Act," a voting reform bill backed by Trump.
- Norman said he respects Trump’s endorsement of Darline but will continue his campaign.
- Other candidates running include businessman Mark Lynch, lawyer Duke Buckner, and possibly Nancy Mace.
- Lindsey Graham died suddenly on July 11 from a heart condition.
- Norman has been a U.S. Representative since 2017 and previously served in South Carolina’s state House.
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