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In the lead-up to the August 25 U.S. Senate runoff, Rep. Russell Fry endorsed Darline Graham after placing third in the special GOP primary contest. Both Mark Lynch and Donald Trump continued to back Graham as she faces Ralph Norman. The special election was initiated following Gov. Henry McMaster's appointment of Graham to serve the remainder of her brother's term.

Mark Lynch endorsed Rep. Ralph Norman for a head-to-head runoff against Sen. Darline Graham in South Carolina's special Republican U.S. Senate primary. The runoff is scheduled for August 25. The article also details that NRSC Chairman Sen. Tim Scott backed Graham, encouraging Republicans to vote for her in the runoff.

South Carolina's special Republican U.S. Senate primary runoff is scheduled for August 25, pitting Darline Graham against Ralph Norman. Mark Lynch endorsed Norman in his race, stating that South Carolina needs someone who will put America First. Meanwhile, Tim Scott backed Darline Graham following her first-place finish in the special GOP U.S. Senate primary.

Queen City News is broadcasting a live South Carolina U.S. Senate debate featuring Ralph Norman, Russell Fry, Mark Sanford, and Mark Lynch. The coverage provides details on when and where to watch the event.

Five GOP candidates in South Carolina's Senate race debated issues like the filibuster, Iran war authority, and data center expansion, revealing internal party divisions. Darlene Graham Nordone, endorsed by Trump, supported ending the filibuster, while Mark Sanford argued Congress—not the president—should direct military action in Iran.

Five GOP candidates for South Carolina's Senate seat debated issues like the filibuster, the war in Iran, and data center expansion, revealing internal party divisions. Darlene Graham Nordone, endorsed by Trump, supported ending the filibuster, while Mark Sanford argued Congress should oversee the Iran war.

Republican candidates for South Carolina's U.S. Senate special primary election will debate live on Aug. 3, 2026, ahead of a primary on Aug. 11 to replace the late Sen. Lindsey Graham. Twelve candidates initially filed, but only nine were certified for the ballot.

Republican candidates for U.S. Senate in South Carolina’s special primary election will debate live on August 3. The debate follows the death of U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, prompting a special primary to choose a replacement for the November 2026 general election. Five GOP candidates, including Darline Graham (Lindsey Graham’s sister), will participate in the debate.

South Carolina will hold a Republican primary on August 11 to select a U.S. Senate nominee, with nine candidates including Darline Graham, Ralph Norman, Russell Fry, Mark Sanford, and others. Early voting begins August 5, with a potential runoff on August 25 if no candidate secures 50 percent. Duke Buckner and Glenda Gail Parker have provided responses to a questionnaire, with Buckner emphasizing opposition to socialism and economic policies to reduce costs.

South Carolina voters prepare for a special election to replace the late Sen. Lindsey Graham. Nine Republican candidates are vying for the position, and voters express desires for active participation and conservative policies. Early voting begins Aug. 5, with the primary on Aug. 11 and a potential runoff on Aug. 25.

Multiple Republican candidates have entered the race to fill South Carolina's Senate seat following the passing of Sen. Lindsey Graham. The candidates include Duke Buckner, Danny Ford II, Russell Fry, Darline Graham, Mark Lynch, Mark McBride, Darius Mitchell, Ralph Norman, Glenda Gail Parker, Mark Sanford, and Samuel Shepherd, who will face Democratic nominee Annie Andrews in the 2026 midterm elections.

South Carolina businessman Mark Lynch has entered the race for the US Senate seat left vacant after Lindsey Graham's passing. Lynch previously challenged Graham in the June primary.

A new senator will be chosen to fill Lindsay Graham's seat in the 2026 midterm elections after his death. Several Republicans have filed for the special primary on August 11, with candidates including Duke Buckner, Russell Fry, Mark McBride, Mark Lynch, Ralph Norman, Clark Neilson, and Samuel Shepherd. The winner will face Democratic nominee Annie Andrews in November.

The South Carolina Republican Party will host a U.S. Senate debate on August 3. Candidates include Mark Sanford, Darline Graham, Ralph Norman, Russell Fry, and Mark Lynch. The special Republican primary begins August 5 with Election Day on August 11.

With the passing of U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, South Carolina will hold a special primary on August 11 to select a Republican candidate to face Democratic nominee Annie Andrews in the November 2026 general election. Multiple candidates have filed, including Duke Buckner, Mark McBride, Mark Lynch, Clark Neilson, Mark Sanford, Samuel Shepherd, and Russell Fry.

Rep. Nancy Mace announced she will not run for the U.S. Senate seat in South Carolina following Sen. Lindsey Graham's death, citing 'unfinished business.' Sen. Graham's sister, Darline Graham Nordone, was appointed to fill his seat temporarily, and multiple candidates, including Duke Buckner and Russell Fry, have entered the Republican primary for a full-term replacement.

Sen. Darline Graham is entering the special election to claim the Republican nomination for South Carolina's Senate seat, following a push from Donald Trump. The race includes other candidates like Ralph Norman, Russell Fry, and Mark Lynch, with Nancy Mace also considering a bid. Mace and Norman criticize Fry for running multiple offices, arguing it risks the House majority.

Rep. Ralph Norman announced his candidacy for the South Carolina Senate seat following Sen. Lindsey Graham's death. President Trump endorsed Darline Graham, Lindsey Graham's sister, who is appointed to finish his term. Norman, supported by GOP Senators Mike Lee and Rick Scott, will compete in an August 11 primary against candidates including Mark Lynch and Duke Buckner.

Rep. Ralph Norman, R-S.C., will run for Senate in South Carolina following the death of Sen. Lindsey Graham, despite President Trump's endorsement of Darline Graham, who was appointed to finish his term. Norman supports Trump's America First policy and aims to eliminate the filibuster, facing a competitive primary with candidates like Mark Lynch and Duke Buckner.

Sen. Darline Graham, sister of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, is being encouraged by President Donald Trump to run for a full six-year Senate term. Graham was appointed to fill her brother's seat until the end of the year, with a Republican primary scheduled for August 11, 2026. Other Republicans, including Rep. Ralph Norman and Mark Lynch, are also seeking the nomination.

Darline Graham, appointed as interim South Carolina senator following her brother's death, may seek a full Senate term. Trump supported her appointment, and she has introduced a Russia sanctions bill with Sen. Richard Blumenthal. Potential GOP primary contenders include businessman Mark Lynch and Reps. Nancy Mace, Russell Fry, and Ralph Norman.

A poll indicates no clear frontrunner in the race for Lindsey Graham’s Senate seat, with Ralph Norman leading hypothetical candidates but 18% of respondents undecided. The special primary election is set for August 11, with a potential runoff on August 19.

Mark Lynch, who lost to the late Sen. Lindsey Graham in the GOP Senate primary last month, announced his candidacy for the special Senate primary to replace Graham. The bid comes after Graham's death on Saturday.

Sen. Lindsey Graham defeated Mark Lynch in a crowded South Carolina GOP primary, highlighting divisions within the Republican Party between Trump-aligned candidates and anti-establishment figures. Graham, endorsed by Donald Trump, faces Dr. Annie Andrews in the November general election, while Lynch received support from former Trump official Joe Kent and critics of Trump like Thomas Massie.

Sen. Lindsey Graham defeated Mark Lynch in a Republican primary, highlighting tensions within the GOP between Trump-aligned candidates and anti-establishment figures. Graham, endorsed by Donald Trump, faces Dr. Annie Andrews in the general election. Trump criticized Lynch for supporting Thomas Massie, a Trump critic, while Lynch was backed by former counterterrorism director Joe Kent.

Sen. Lindsey Graham secured his fifth Senate term by winning the Republican primary, defeating challenger Mark Lynch and avoiding a runoff. Graham received strong support from President Donald Trump and spent over $18 million on campaign ads, countering Lynch’s backing from MAGA critics and the 'America First' wing of the GOP.

Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham is expected to advance in South Carolina's Senate primary against Mark Lynch. Annie Andrews leads the Democratic field. Polls close at 7 p.m. EDT.

Sen. Lindsey Graham is spending over $18 million in South Carolina's primary to counter a challenge from businessman Mark Lynch, who positions himself as a staunch 'America First' advocate. Lynch criticizes Graham's past support for immigration amnesty and interventionist foreign policy, including his 2016 remarks on Donald Trump and Joe Biden. The race tests the GOP base's alignment with 'America First' against Graham's current hawkish stance.

Joe Kent endorsed Mark Lynch in the South Carolina GOP Senate primary, criticizing incumbent Sen. Lindsey Graham as a 'war hawk, neocon.' Graham's campaign dismissed Kent's endorsement, citing past Trump remarks about Kent, while Trump publicly supported Graham and denounced Lynch. The primary is scheduled for June 9.

Former National Counterterrorism Center Director Joe Kent endorsed South Carolina Senate primary candidate Mark Lynch, criticizing incumbent GOP Senator Lindsey Graham as a 'war hawk, neocon.' Trump supports Graham and has labeled Lynch a 'LUNATIC,' while Lynch aligns with Rep. Thomas Massie, who lost his GOP primary.

Republican senators John Cornyn and Bill Cassidy suffered primary defeats in Texas and Louisiana, driven by Trump-backed challengers and anti-incumbent sentiment. Trump's endorsements and criticism of these senators amplified their losses, reflecting a resurgence of tea party-style rebellion within the GOP.