A Republican congressman from South Carolina has announced his intention to seek the U.S. Senate seat that became vacant following the death of longtime Senator Lindsey Graham.
Representative Ralph Norman made the announcement Saturday on Fox News, saying he plans to enter the race for the open Senate seat in his state.
Following Graham’s passing, his sister, Darline Graham Nordone, was sworn in on Tuesday to temporarily hold the newly vacated Senate position.
President Donald Trump stated Friday that he had personally asked Darline Graham to pursue the seat on a permanent basis, with a special Republican primary set for August 11 in South Carolina.
