Graham’s Seat: Who’s Running? | Annapolis News

The special election to fill Senator Lindsey Graham’s vacated seat kicks off July 21 with a one-week filing window, triggered by his passing 100+ days before the general election. South Carolina law mandates a primary—if no GOP candidate hits 50%, a runoff follows. Graham’s Senate path began in the House, and current House members like Nancy Mace and Ralph Norman are already stepping aside, signaling a crowded field. Potential GOP contenders include Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette, Rep. Russell Fry, and even Gov. Henry McMaster. The primary will force candidates to connect statewide, as Graham’s foreign policy stance (Ukraine, Israel) may not align with all GOP voters, some of whom lean isolationist. The winner of the Aug. 11 GOP primary faces Democrat Annie Andrews in November—and here’s the twist: anyone, regardless of party, can vote in the special primary. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/98e5265a8d56fcc2