South Carolina Senate Race Heats Up | Savannah News

South Carolina’s U.S. Senate race is heating up as the state prepares for a special election to fill the seat vacated by Senator Lindsey Graham’s passing—his sister, Darline Graham, has been appointed to serve the remainder of his term. With the filing deadline open, a crowded Republican field is emerging, including veteran candidates Duke Buckner and U.S. Rep. Russell Fry, former mayor Mark McBride, and Congressman Ralph Norman. Lesser-known contenders like Clark Neilson and Samuel Shepherd are also in the mix, while Darline Graham herself is running to win the full term. Adding major intrigue, former Governor Mark Sanford has announced his candidacy, poised to file soon. The August 11 primary will narrow the field, setting the stage for a November showdown against Democratic nominee Annie Andrews. This election promises to be a pivotal moment for South Carolina’s GOP. 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/690b2405c267aa48