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Rep. Ralph Norman Enters GOP Primary for Graham Seat

7/21/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Rep. Ralph Norman (R-SC) announced he will run in the primary for Lindsey Graham’s Senate seat.
Gov. Henry McMaster appointed Darline Graham, Lindsey Graham’s sister, to finish the term, after President Donald Trump endorsed her.
Norman said he will push the SAVE America Act and work to eliminate the filibuster if elected.
Florida Sen. Rick Scott, Utah Sen. Mike Lee and Mark Lynch have endorsed the race.

History

Historical Context

On March 8, 1917 Henry Cabot Lodge secured Rule XXII, requiring a two-thirds (66.7%) supermajority to end Senate debate. The 1975 revision cut that to three-fifths—60 votes, and the 2010s saw the majority routinely avoid filibusters, cementing the tactic’s strategic weight. Today Rep. Ralph Norman, endorsed by Donald Trump and Gov. Henry McMaster, vows to abolish the filibuster if he wins Lindsey Graham’s seat.

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Story summary

Rep. Ralph Norman (R-SC) announced he will run in the primary for Lindsey Graham’s Senate seat.
Gov. Henry McMaster appointed Darline Graham, Lindsey Graham’s sister, to finish the term, after President Donald Trump endorsed her.
Norman said he will push the SAVE America Act and work to eliminate the filibuster if elected.
Florida Sen. Rick Scott, Utah Sen. Mike Lee and Mark Lynch have endorsed the race.

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