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U.S. Rep. Russell Fry, attorney Duke Buckner join SC Senate race

Fry announced a Senate campaign, citing affordability concerns and calling for a conservative fighter in the Senate.

U.S. Rep. Russell Fry, attorney Duke Buckner join SC Senate race
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U.S. Rep. Russell Fry and attorney Duke Buckner announced campaigns for South Carolina’s special U.S. Senate election. The special Republican primary is scheduled for Aug. 11, with a possible runoff on Aug. 25.

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Russell Fry
R · SC-7

U.S. representative and candidate for U.S. Senate

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Attorney and candidate for U.S. Senate

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

Late South Carolina senator

Mark Lynch
R · SC

Greenville businessman and announced candidate in the special Senate election

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who asked Darline Graham to enter the race and offered his endorsement

Ralph Norman
R · SC-5

U.S. representative and announced candidate in the special Senate election

Darline Graham
R · SC · SEN

South Carolina senator and sister of the late senator

ALSO MENTIONED  Henry McMaster, South Carolina governor who appointed Darline Graham to fill the vacant Senate seat

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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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