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South Carolina Rep. Russell Fry enters race to succeed Sen. Graham

Russell Fry announced a Senate campaign while continuing to seek reelection to the House.

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This article1 analysis · Oct 2, 2026
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Rep. Russell Fry announced he is running for the Senate seat vacated by Lindsey Graham’s death while continuing his House campaign. The race includes several other Republicans, including Graham’s sister, Darline Graham Nordone.

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Russell Fry
R · SC-7

Representative and candidate for the Senate seat vacated by Lindsey Graham’s death

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

Late South Carolina senator whose seat is the subject of the race

Mark Lynch
R · SC

Businessman and Senate candidate

Attorney and Senate candidate

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who endorsed Senate candidates

Ralph Norman
R · SC-5

South Carolina representative and Senate candidate

Tom Rice
Former U.S. Representative (R-SC)

Former House primary opponent of Fry

Darline Graham
R · SC · SEN

South Carolina senator appointed to serve the remainder of her brother’s term and a Senate candidate

ALSO MENTIONED  Henry McMaster, South Carolina governor who appointed Nordone to serve the remainder of her brother’s term

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Russell Fry Announces South Carolina Senate Campaign

Outlets agree that Rep. Russell Fry announced a campaign for South Carolina’s Senate seat. Center outlets present his bid as an entry into a crowded race, with some noting Donald Trump’s support for another candidate. Right-leaning outlets foreground Fry’s entry despite Trump’s preferred successor and the question of voter choice.

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