Republican U.S. Rep. Ralph Norman of South Carolina announces he will run for the state’s open Senate seat following the death of longtime Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham. Norman makes the announcement on Saturday, saying he is seeking to represent South Carolina in the U.S. Senate and framing his candidacy as continuing Graham’s legacy. Multiple outlets report that Norman’s entry sets up a likely Republican primary for the seat created by Graham’s passing. Bloomberg notes the possibility of a primary contest with Graham’s sister, who has been publicly backed by President Donald Trump if she decides to run, reflecting an added layer of competition in a crowded field. NBC News likewise describes Norman launching a campaign aimed at a special Senate primary election to fill Graham’s seat. Other coverage characterizes the race as a GOP contest to succeed Graham, with attention on party dynamics and the effect of Trump’s earlier endorsement of Darline Graham. No outlet in the provided reports indicates Norman has withdrawn, and all describe his move as an additional candidacy following Graham’s death.