Lindsey Graham's Chances of Winning South Carolina Senate Race: New Poll
Summary
Senator Lindsey Graham leads the Republican primary for the 2026 South Carolina Senate race with 56% support according to a recent poll. He has strong backing from voters and President Donald Trump’s endorsement, making him the likely nominee and a strong contender for the general election.Key Facts
- Lindsey Graham leads the South Carolina Republican Senate primary with 56% support in the latest InsiderAdvantage poll.
- Graham’s nearest challenger, Mark Lynch, has 13% support.
- The poll surveyed 800 likely Republican primary voters from May 13–14, 2026.
- Graham’s lead is broad, with strong support across all demographic groups.
- More than 60% of respondents said Trump’s endorsement helps Graham’s chances.
- Other polls from 2025 and early 2026 also show Graham leading the field.
- Prediction markets estimate an 80% chance that Republicans will win the 2026 South Carolina Senate race.
- South Carolina’s Republican-leaning voters and Graham’s incumbency provide him an advantage.
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