South Carolina Republicans hold primary to pick Senate replacement for the late Lindsey Graham

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The report gives the primary result, campaign context and attributed remarks from the leading candidates and voters. It includes multiple perspectives, though it does not provide vote totals or much detail on the broader field.

The report gives context for both runoff candidates and includes voter perspectives and information about other candidates. It does not offer detailed vote totals or extensive examination of the candidates’ positions.

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The report describes the primary and runoff without discernible partisan framing. It attributes candidates’ statements and provides campaign context for more than one contender.

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