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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What happened
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
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Multiple political developments surrounding the vacancy of Lindsey Graham's Senate seat, including successor considerations and campaign maneuvering.Also 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)
Related events
- Donald Trump supports a candidate against Ralph Norman in the election aimed at replacing the late Senator Lindsey Graham.
- Ralph Norman and Darline Graham are contesting the Republican U.S. Senate runoff election.
- Lindsey Graham and Ralph Norman are contesting the Republican nomination for the South Carolina Senate seat.
- Donald Trump and Lindsey Graham are involved in the South Carolina Senate race, with Trump supporting Graham and MAGA Inc.