‘Fiercely independent’ South Carolina votes on Lindsey Graham’s Senate successor
Summary
South Carolina is holding a special Republican primary election to choose the replacement for the late Senator Lindsey Graham. His sister, Darline Graham, who currently serves as interim senator, is one of 10 candidates competing, with a runoff likely if no one wins a majority. The winner will face Democratic candidate Annie Andrews in the November general election.Key Facts
- Lindsey Graham died on July 11, creating a vacancy in the US Senate seat for South Carolina.
- Governor Henry McMaster appointed Darline Graham, Lindsey Graham’s sister, as interim senator.
- South Carolina’s Republican Party is holding a special primary election on Tuesday with 10 candidates.
- If no candidate wins more than 50% of the votes, the top two will compete in a runoff on August 25.
- Darline Graham has the endorsement of President Donald Trump and has experience as a public administrator and disability advocate.
- Other strong Republican candidates include Ralph Norman, a US representative and real estate developer, and Russell Fry, a US representative from Myrtle Beach.
- South Carolina voters value local, personal campaigning and often decide after meeting candidates multiple times.
- The compressed election timeline makes it hard for voters to get to know the candidates well before voting.
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