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Darline Graham in serious discussions about running for Lindsey Graham's seat
Darline Graham indicated in a White House meeting Thursday that she's weighing a bid, CBS News confirmed.
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Trump encourages Darline Graham to run for Lindsey Graham's seat
Darline Graham indicated in a White House meeting Thursday that she's weighing a bid, CBS News confirmed. A day later, President Trump wrote on Truth Social: "RUN, DARLINE, RUN! ".
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Tim Scott doesn't rule out Darline Graham running for her brother Lindsey's Senate seat
With this year's race to succeed Lindsey Graham in the Senate still wide-open, GOP Sen. Tim Scott suggested the late senator's interim replacement — his sister, Darline Graham — could be one candidate.
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Lindsey Graham’s Sister, Darline Graham, Is Sworn In to Finish His Senate Term
Three days after Lindsey Graham died, his younger sister Darline Graham took the oath to hold his seat until his term ends in January.
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Darline Graham sworn in as senator after her brother's death
Darline Graham, the sister of the late South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham, was sworn in by the Senate on Tuesday afternoon — filling the seat just three days after her brother's death.
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