South Carolina holds special Republican Senate primary to replace Lindsey Graham

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South Carolina Republicans will vote on Tuesday, Aug. 11, in a special primary election to select a nominee for the U.S. Senate seat vacated by the late Sen. Lindsey Graham. The field includes ten candidates, notably Darline Graham—the late senator's sister and current temporary appointee—who has received an endorsement from President Donald Trump. Other prominent contenders include U.S. Representatives Russell Fry and Ralph Norman, and former Governor Mark Sanford.

If no candidate secures more than 50 percent of the vote, a runoff election will be held on Aug. 25. The eventual Republican nominee will face Democratic nominee Annie Andrews in the November general election. The race is viewed as a test of political legacy and the continued influence of Donald Trump's endorsements within the state.

Entities

Annie Andrews · Darline Graham · Donald Trump · Lindsey Graham · Ralph Norman · Russell Fry · South Carolina

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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 5 SOURCES] President Donald Trump has endorsed Darline Graham. wtop.com · looniepolitics.com · thesheffieldpress.com · justthenews.com · www.breitbart.com
[● 7 SOURCES] A runoff election will be held on Aug. 25 if no candidate receives more than 50 percent of the vote. wtop.com · looniepolitics.com · thedanielislandnews.com · whosonthemove.com · www.breitbart.com · +2 more
[● 5 SOURCES] Ten Republicans are competing in the special primary. wtop.com · looniepolitics.com · thedanielislandnews.com · whosonthemove.com · www.andersonobserver.com
[● 6 SOURCES] The special Republican primary to replace Sen. Lindsey Graham is held on Tuesday, Aug. 11. www.andersonobserver.com · wtop.com · looniepolitics.com · thedanielislandnews.com · whosonthemove.com · +1 more
[● 6 SOURCES] The winner of the special primary will face Democratic nominee Annie Andrews in the general election. wtop.com · looniepolitics.com · thedanielislandnews.com · www.breitbart.com · www.andersonobserver.com · +1 more
[○ 1 SOURCE] Campaign ad spending by aligned super PACs reached at least $4.2 million. www.breitbart.com
[● 6 SOURCES] Darline Graham was appointed by Gov. Henry McMaster to fill the Senate seat temporarily. wtop.com · looniepolitics.com · thedanielislandnews.com · www.washingtonexaminer.com · www.andersonobserver.com · +1 more
[● 5 SOURCES] Sen. Lindsey Graham died on July 11 from an aortic dissection. wtop.com · looniepolitics.com · thedanielislandnews.com · www.washingtonexaminer.com · justthenews.com

Sources

U. S. Senate Special Election Tuesday — The Anderson Observer [www.andersonobserver.com]

11 days ago

Darline Graham tests whether a famous name can win South Carolina [thesheffieldpress.com]

12 days ago

Does a Trump endorsement still move South Carolina voters? College campaign staffers are split [justthenews.com]

11 days ago

Reminder: Special GOP U. S. Senate primary Tuesday | The Daniel Island News [thedanielislandnews.com]

11 days ago

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in South Carolina’s special primary to replace Sen. Lindsey Graham [looniepolitics.com]

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AP Decision Notes: What to expect in South Carolina’s special primary to replace Sen. Lindsey Graham - WTOP News [wtop.com]

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Polls Open Tuesday in Special Republican Primary for U. S. Senate - Who's On The Move [whosonthemove.com]

11 days ago

Voting in the Aug. 11 special Republican primary? Your polling place may have changed. [greenvillejournal.com]

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Runoff Likely In South Carolina’s U. S. Senate Republican Primary [www.breitbart.com]

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The next Senator from South Carolina [www.washingtonexaminer.com]

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