Lindsey Graham's Senate term was filled by appointment from Henry McMaster, while Graham simultaneously competed in a primary runoff against Ralph Norman, backed by MAGA Inc.
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Lindsey Graham's Senate term was filled by appointment from Henry McMaster, while Graham simultaneously competed in a primary runoff against Ralph Norman, backed by MAGA Inc.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Graham wins runoff against Norman; McMaster appoints him to Senate seat, backed by Trump.1 source
Graham was appointed to fill the Senate term, while he also competed in a primary runoff against Ralph Norman.1 source
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Graham secures South Carolina Senate seat amid Trump backingAlso in this story
- Donald Trump threw support behind the political novice who was appointed to serve out the remaining term.
- Trump backed Lindsey Graham for the Senate seat while Nikki Haley questioned his national security stance and supported a primary opponent.
- Trump endorsed Darline Graham's campaign, while Nikki Haley criticized Graham's national security stance and endorsed Norman's opponent.
- Trump's priorities influenced the replacement of the late Senator Graham, and he discussed foreign policy regarding Iran.
The entities involved
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Lindsey Graham
American lawyer and politician (born 1955)
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Ralph Norman
American politician (born 1953)
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Henry McMaster
American politician (born 1947)