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Darline Graham, sister of late Senator Lindsey Graham, has officially launched her bid for his Senate seat, adding fuel to a crowded Republican primary race. Sworn in to finish her brother’s term, she now aims for the full six-year term, with the special primary kicking off tomorrow and election set for August 11. President Trump has publicly endorsed her, reversing earlier hints of support for Rep. Russell Fry. Governor Henry McMaster appointed her to her interim role without suggesting she’d run — a surprise move that now places her under intense scrutiny, especially as funeral services loom. While federal rules bar direct use of her brother’s campaign funds (limited to $2,000), his team could funnel unlimited funds to the NRSC, which can then coordinate spending with her campaign — a legal loophole enabled by a recent Supreme Court ruling. With the race heating up and political maneuvering in full swing, all eyes are on how this unexpected development unfolds.

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