South Carolina GOP Holds Special Primary To Fill Lindsey Graham Seat
South Carolina Republicans are holding a special U.S. Senate primary Tuesday, August 11, 2026, to choose who will fill the seat vacated by the late Sen. Lindsey Graham.[1]
Gov. Henry McMaster appointed Graham's sister, Darline Graham, to the seat last month, and she is running with former President Donald Trump's backing.[1] U.S. Reps. Ralph Norman and Russell Fry are among several prominent GOP challengers, and a runoff will be held August 25 if no candidate wins a majority.[1]
Last month, McMaster named Darline Graham to replace her brother after his death, setting up an unusual contest in which an appointed family member seeks to hold the seat in her own right.[1]
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- South Carolina Republicans are holding a special U.S. Senate primary on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, to fill Lindsey Graham’s vacant seat.
- Gov. Henry McMaster appointed Lindsey Graham’s sister, Darline Graham, to the seat last month and she is running with President Trump’s backing.
- Reps. Ralph Norman and Russell Fry are among several prominent GOP challengers, and a runoff will be held August 25 if no one wins a majority.
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August 11, 2026