Nancy Mace, Ralph Norman still eyeing runs to replace Lindsey Graham despite Trump snub
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Add Axios on Google Reps. Nancy Mace (L) and Ralph Norman (R). Photos: Heather Diehl/Getty Images, Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call
Reps. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) and Ralph Norman (R-S.C.) are both still considering bids for the U.S. Senate despite President Trump endorsing Darline Graham Nordone for a full six-year term.
Why it matters: A run by either could mean a messy Aug. 11 special primary to replace the late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) on the general election ballot.
Driving the news: Trump wrote in a Truth Social post on Friday that he asked Graham Nordone — the sister of the late senator who Gov. Henry McMaster (R) appointed to finish Graham's term — to run.
Zoom out: Several other Republicans had been seen as potential candidates for the seat, including Rep. Russell Fry (R-S.C.), Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette, businessman Mark Lynch and former Rep. Mark Sanford.
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