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Ralph Norman announces he’ll enter race to succeed Lindsey Graham in Senate

Norman said he will seek the Republican nomination, joining a special primary next month after Graham’s death opened the seat.

  • On Saturday, Representative Ralph Norman announced he will run for the Senate seat vacated by Senator Lindsey Graham's death, competing in the special primary election scheduled for August 11.
  • Senator Lindsey Graham died last Saturday from a tear in his artery, prompting South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster to appoint Graham's sister, Darline Graham, to temporarily fill the vacant seat.
  • President Donald Trump urged Darline Graham to run in the primary, pledging his endorsement, while other potential GOP candidates include Governor Pamela Evette and Representative Nancy Mace.
  • Norman told Fox host Kayleigh McEnany he is "laser-focused on passing President Trump's America First agenda," arguing the party needs proven conservatives to deliver on legislative priorities.
  • Republican leaders confront a narrowed majority due to Graham's vacancy and Senator Mitch McConnell's hospitalization, complicating efforts to advance the so-called Save America Act, which requires 60 votes in the Senate.
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ussanews.com broke the news on Friday, July 17, 2026.
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