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  1. Multiple political developments surrounding the vacancy of Lindsey Graham's Senate seat, including successor considerations and campaign maneuvering.

Several political figures, including Fry, Sanford, and Brittain, are maneuvering for the Senate seat vacated by Lindsey Graham.

13 reports, 8 independent Updated Aug 11
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Several political figures, including Fry, Sanford, and Brittain, are maneuvering for the Senate seat vacated by Lindsey Graham.

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FryDonald TrumpLindsey Graham

How it developed

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  1. Donald Trump's political machine is involved in the Senate race, and he sought advice from former Gov. Sanford.Sub-event
  2. Trump is considering backing Fry for the Senate seat following Lindsey Graham's death.1 source
  3. Political figures like Nikki Haley, Mark Sanford, and Fry are involved in primary election drama concerning Donald Trump and the vacant Senate seat.Sub-event
  4. The Election Commission oversees the special election, confirming Sanford's candidacy and Trump's support for Graham.1 source
  5. Nordone supported Shealy in her Senate seat runoff.Sub-event
  6. Sanford is running in the primary against both Fry and Graham.1 source
  7. Gray Media televised a debate featuring Lindsey Graham and other candidates in the South Carolina Senate race.Sub-event
  8. Contenders are campaigning for the Aug. 25 runoff to succeed Lindsey Graham.1 source
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  1. Lindsey Graham's passing opens a Senate seat, prompting Fry to seek the position.1 source
  2. Mark Sanford announced his candidacy for the vacant Senate seat in South Carolina following Lindsey Graham's death.Sub-event
  3. Lindsey Graham and Fry are named as contenders for the U.S. Senate seat.Sub-event
  4. Multiple political figures, including Norman, Sanford, and Fry, are filing for the special primary to fill the Senate seat vacated by Lindsey Graham.Sub-event
  5. Mark McBride is running for Lindsey Graham's vacant Senate seat and has been making statements regarding his political views, including criticism of U.S. foreign policy.Sub-event
  6. Mark Sanford is campaigning for the Senate seat formerly held by Lindsey Graham, facing rivals like Ralph Norman.Sub-event
  7. Ralph Norman and Russell Fry have both launched campaigns for the Republican nomination for a Senate seat.Sub-event
  8. Graham and Fry are candidates for the Senate seat, with Trump offering conditional support for Graham.1 source
  9. Sanford, Brittain, and Lynch are newly involved in the race for the Senate seat following Graham's vacancy.1 source

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