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Ralph Norman Seeks Trump Endorsement to Replace Late Senator Lindsey Graham

Rep. Ralph Norman (R-S.C.) has requested an endorsement from former President Donald Trump for the special primary to fill the late Senator Lindsey Graham's seat.

Jul 13, 2026, 1:18 AM The Hill

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On Sunday, July 12, 2026, Representative Ralph Norman of South Carolina spoke with former President Donald Trump about securing an endorsement for the upcoming special primary election to replace the late Senator Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.). According to Bloomberg Government, which reported the conversation hours after Graham’s office announced his passing, Trump responded to Norman's request by saying, "Give me a week," indicating he would consider the endorsement.

Norman's outreach to Trump highlights the ongoing political maneuvering in South Carolina as candidates prepare to contest the vacant Senate seat.

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