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Trump backs Lindsey Graham's sister in Senate special election

Jul 17, 2026Center Left

President Trump has endorsed Darline Graham Nordone, the sister of late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), in next month's special election to replace Graham as the GOP candidate on the November ballot.Why it matters: Nordone has not publicly confirmed plans to run, but Trump's endorsement will vault her ahead of other GOP candidates vying to replace her late…

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