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Rep Ralph Norman stops short of announcing a bid for Lindsey Graham's seat
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Key Points:
- Rep. Ralph Norman, R-S.C., expressed interest in running for the late Sen. Lindsey Graham's seat but has not officially announced a campaign, citing legal hurdles that need to be resolved.
- Norman emphasized the need to pass President Trump's agenda, including election security and border measures, and supports eliminating the Senate filibuster to advance legislation.
- Sen. Darline Graham, Lindsey Graham's sister, was sworn in to serve the remainder of his term until January 2027, with a special Republican primary scheduled for August 11 to select a candidate for the full term.
- Other potential candidates for the Senate seat include businessman Mark Lynch, Rep. Russell Fry, Rep. Nancy Mace, former Gov. Mark Sanford, and Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette, with Trump expressing possible support for Fry.
- The special election filing period opens July 21, and the winner of the November general election will serve a full six-year term starting January 3, 2027.
