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Darline Graham Nordone faces Republican rivals in South Carolina Senate primary following President Trump's endorsement

Darline Graham Nordone, the sister of the late Senator Lindsey Graham, is seeking the Republican nomination for South Carolina's U.S. Senate seat. While the administration announced her appointment as a caretaker for the remainder of her brother's term, President Trump provided a "complete and total endorsement" for her to win a full six-year term. However, she faces significant resistance from a crowded field of nine candidates, including U.S. Representative Ralph Norman and U.S. Representative Russell Fry. Republican donors and rivals have questioned her credentials, with some arguing that she lacks a legislative record compared to the more established conservative figures in the race. During a Monday night debate, Darline Graham Nordone expressed her commitment to support the president's agenda, though she differed from her brother by advocating to end the filibuster. Other candidates, such as former Governor Mark Sanford, emphasized the need for Congress to declare war, while others like Mark Lynch highlighted local concerns such as data center expansion. The primary election will be held on August 11.

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