The President of the United States, Donald Trump, has urged Darlene Graham Norton to run for the Senate as a Republican. Norton temporarily replaced her late brother after being appointed governor.
U.S. President Donald Trump has endorsed Darlene Graham Norton, the sister of the late Senator Lindsey Graham, as a potential Republican candidate for a special election to the U.S. Senate. This was reported by Axios, citing UNN.
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Trump urged Norton to run in the Republican primaries scheduled for August 11. According to him, she is the best candidate to carry on her brother’s political legacy.
I asked Darlene, for the good of our nation, to run for the United States Senate. I hope she says yes, because there will be no one better to honor the legacy of her dear brother, Lindsey
– Trump wrote on Truth Social.
He also stated that if she enters the race, she will have his “full and complete support.”
Norton Has Not Yet Announced Her Candidacy
Darlene Graham Norton has not yet officially confirmed her intention to run. According to Axios, she is exploring her options.
Norton was sworn in as a senator this week after being appointed by South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster. She temporarily succeeded her brother following his passing and became the first woman to represent South Carolina in the U.S. Senate.
The special Republican primary is set for August 11, and the winner of the November election will serve as senator until January 2033. Trump’s endorsement could significantly bolster Norton’s standing should she decide to enter the electoral contest.