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Fry runs for Graham's seat; wildfire in SC national forest

Fry announced his candidacy for the special Republican primary to replace Lindsey Graham.

Fry runs for Graham's seat; wildfire in SC national forest
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This article1 analysis · Oct 2, 2026
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Russell Fry announced a run for the special Republican primary for Lindsey Graham’s Senate seat, joining a crowded field. The briefing also reports Darline Graham’s candidacy, a growing wildfire in the Francis Marion National Forest and an NTSB report on an airport jet collision.

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Russell Fry
R · SC-7

Representative and candidate for the U.S. Senate seat

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Lindsey Graham
Former U.S. Senator (R-SC)

Late senator whose seat is the subject of the special primary

Nancy Mace
R · SC-1

Representative mentioned as a potential Senate candidate

Mark Lynch
R · SC

Businessman named as a candidate in the Senate primary field

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who encouraged and endorsed Darline Graham’s candidacy

Ralph Norman
R · SC-5

Representative named as a candidate in the Senate primary field

Darline Graham
R · SC · SEN

Senator and candidate for her late brother’s Senate seat

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Russell Fry Announces Campaign for Lindsey Graham's Senate Seat

Outlets agree that Russell Fry announced a campaign for the U.S. Senate seat vacated by Lindsey Graham. Center outlets present the announcement as Fry entering a contested Republican race; one report also relays Nancy Mace's criticism that his ongoing House campaign could put the GOP's narrow House majority at risk.

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