Here's who is running to replace Lindsey Graham in the Senate
After being appointed to complete her brother’s term, she announced that she would seek a full Senate term.

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South Carolina Republicans will hold an Aug. 11 special primary to choose a nominee for the Senate seat formerly held by Lindsey Graham. Darline Graham Nordone, Russell Fry and Ralph Norman are among those running, with other candidates also entering the race.
South Carolina voters will choose a Republican nominee in a special primary on Aug. 11, with the winner set to face Democrat Annie Andrews in November. Darline Graham Nordone, appointed to complete her late brother Lindsey Graham’s term, announced that she would seek a full term. President Donald Trump endorsed her after initially indicating that Russell Fry would be an “outstanding” choice.
Rep. Russell Fry announced his candidacy and described himself as the “conservative MAGA candidate.” Rep. Ralph Norman also entered the race and said he wanted to see the SAVE America Act passed in the Senate. Businessman Mark Lynch and Duke Buckner are among the other candidates mentioned.
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VOTING CLOSEDNo good or bad look here
This story reports what happened without casting Graham in a good or bad light, so readers don’t rate it and it doesn’t count toward Graham’s record.
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Representative who ruled out a Senate bid
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Republican Senate candidate
President who endorsed Darline Graham Nordone
Representative previously challenged by Duke Buckner
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