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Norman throws hat in ring for Graham’s Senate seat

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Rep. Ralph Norman (R-S.C.) announced on Saturday that he will run for a Senate seat representing the Palmetto State following the sudden passing of longtime Sen. Lindsey Graham (R). “For years, Senator Lindsey Graham fought hard to save America and defend South Carolina,” Norman said in a campaign a…

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  1. Filing suggests U.S. Senate run for SC’s Ralph Norman

    Headline from WCBD News 2 ·

  2. Newest

    Norman throws hat in ring for Graham’s Senate seat

    Headline from The Hill ·

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21 articles, oldest first.

  1. FOX Business

    Rep Ralph Norman says he's 'interested' in Graham's Senate seat, lays out priorities before deciding to run (opens FOX Business)

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    FOX Business's feed description

    Rep. Ralph Norman, R-S.C., stopped short Wednesday of announcing he would run for the late Sen. Lindsey Graham’s seat. Norman gave an interview on Wednesday on FOX Business' "Mornings with Maria," saying "he is interested in the job.

  2. Just the News

    Republican Ralph Norman enters race to replace Lindsey Graham on November ballot (opens Just the News)

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    Just the News's feed description

    Norman promised to continue Graham's legacy and stand with President Donald Trump if elected in November.

  3. WCBD News 2

    Filing suggests U.S. Senate run for SC’s Ralph Norman (opens WCBD News 2)

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    WCBD News 2's feed description

    COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCBD) – A recent filing suggests Congressman Ralph Norman will soon launch his campaign for U.S. Senate. It comes following the sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham. A special election will be held in August to replace the late senator on the November midterm ballot.

  4. WSPA Greenville-Spartanburg

    Ralph Norman announces campaign to fill Lindsey Graham's senate seat (opens WSPA Greenville-Spartanburg)

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    WSPA Greenville-Spartanburg's feed description

    (WSPA) - Congressman Ralph Norman announced on Saturday a campaign for US Senate. Norman, who currently represents South Carolina's 5th Congressional District in the US House of Representatives, is the third candidate to announce his intention to run for a senate seat previously held by Lindsey Grah…

  5. KVIA El Paso

    Ralph Norman announces he’ll enter race to succeed Lindsey Graham in Senate (opens KVIA El Paso)

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    KVIA El Paso's feed description

    By Logan Schiciano, CNN (CNN) — Rep. Ralph Norman of South Carolina announced on Saturday he will run to replace Lindsey Graham in the Senate. “For years, Senator Lindsey Graham fought hard to save America and defend South Carolina.

  6. Washington Times

    Ralph Norman jumps into GOP Senate race to succeed Lindsey Graham (opens Washington Times)

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    Washington Times's feed description

    GOP Rep. Ralph Norman of South Carolina is making a run to fill longtime Sen. Lindsey Graham's seat following his death.

  7. WMUR

    Rep. Ralph Norman announces he'll run to succeed Lindsey Graham in Senate (opens WMUR)

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    WMUR's feed description

    Rep. Ralph Norman of South Carolina announced Saturday that he will run to replace Lindsey Graham in the Senate.

  8. Fox News

    Rep Ralph Norman enters South Carolina Senate race despite Trump's endorsement of Darline Graham (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Ralph Norman says he's running for the South Carolina Senate seat despite Trump's endorsement of Darline Graham, vowing to nuke the filibuster.

  9. The Hill

    Norman throws hat in ring for Graham’s Senate seat (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    Rep. Ralph Norman (R-S.C.) announced on Saturday that he will run for a Senate seat representing the Palmetto State following the sudden passing of longtime Sen. Lindsey Graham (R). “For years, Senator Lindsey Graham fought hard to save America and defend South Carolina,” Norman said in a campaign a…

  10. Washington Examiner

    Ralph Norman announces run for Lindsay Graham’s Senate seat (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    Rep. Ralph Norman (R-SC) announced Saturday that he was running to replace Sen. Lindsey Graham’s seat in the upcoming South Carolina special election. “For years, Senator Lindsey Graham fought hard to save America and defend South Carolina,” Norman said in a news release.

  11. The Brunswick News

    Rep. Norman, previous congressional challengers, join Senate race to replace Graham (opens The Brunswick News)

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    The Brunswick News's feed description

    COLUMBIA, S.C. — U.S. Rep. Ralph Norman will compete for the open Republican nomination for a chance at the U.S. Senate, a position left vacant by the sudden death of longtime lawmaker Lindsey Graham. He joins former Senate candidate Mark…

  12. The Guardian

    Republican lawmaker Ralph Norman to join race to succeed Lindsey Graham in South Carolina (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Congressman to run for seat despite Donald Trump backing Graham’s sister Darline, should she choose to run Republican representative Ralph Norman, ⁠of South Carolina, has announced he will join the race to succeed the late senator Lindsey Graham, despite Donald Trump backing Graham’s sister, Darline…

  13. NBC News

    Rep. Ralph Norman launches campaign to replace Lindsey Graham in Senate race (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    Rep. Ralph Norman, R-S.C., announced Saturday that he plans to run in the special Senate primary election to fill the late GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham’s seat.

  14. Breitbart News

    Rep. Ralph Norman Launches Run for Lindsey Graham’s Senate Seat Despite Trump Endorsing Graham’s Sister (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    Rep. Ralph Norman (R-SC) announced Saturday that he is running for the late Sen. Lindsey Graham's (R-SC) seat "to represent the people of South Carolina in the U.S. Senate."

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