South Carolina Senate Race Heats Up | Savannah News

South Carolina’s U.S. Senate race is heating up after Senator Lindsey Graham’s passing, with his sister Darline Graham poised to run for full term—drawing fire from rivals like Rep. Nancy Mace who call it “pure nepotism.” Nine candidates have filed by the July 24 deadline, including GOP lawmakers and local figures, with the filing window closing July 28. The Republican Party’s rules favor voters with recent primary experience, or waivers from the State Committee. The August 11 primary—with early voting starting August 5—could trigger a runoff if no one hits 50%, and the winner will face Democrat Annie Andrews in November. Trump has already pledged support for Darline if she enters. Political analysts predict a crowded field will likely force a runoff, giving candidates little time to rally voters through ads and mailers while Andrews pushes her platform on healthcare and cost-cutting. 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/d5852794acb44b00