Graham tries to hang on to her late brother’s Senate seat

South Carolina Republican Darline Graham, President Trump's pick, is running today in a special election to fill her late brother's Senate seat. Per Semafor, Graham has tried to leverage Trump's backing, but the president has offered limited support since urging her to run. The Republican field also includes former Representative Mark Sanford and Representatives Russell Fry and Ralph Norman. Recent moves in South Carolina's gubernatorial race, where Trump co-endorsed multiple candidates, have raised questions about his political sway in the state.

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