Storyline
South Carolina Republican primary for Graham's Senate seat
Following Senator Lindsey Graham's death, South Carolina Republicans are competing in a special primary scheduled for August 11, 2026, to select the party's nominee for the general election. Multiple candidates, including interim Senate appointee Darline Graham (the senator's sister), have filed to run for the seat.
This is a long-running storyline that has developed over 11 days. The homepage highlights its most recent activity, so the outlet count there reflects the latest wave. The totals above cover the full run.
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2026-08-04
2026-08-03
- Live debate: GOP candidates running to replace Lindsey Graham on South Carolina ballot debate on Aug. 3, 2026
- Live stream: GOP candidates debate live ahead of special South Carolina primary election
- First showdown in race for Lindsey Graham's Senate seat puts GOP hopefuls to the test
- First showdown in race for Lindsey Graham's Senate seat puts GOP hopefuls to the test
2026-08-01
- Darline Graham promotes Trump’s agenda in her political debut ahead of special Senate primary
- Darline Graham promotes Trump’s agenda in her political debut ahead of special Senate primary
- Darline Graham promotes Trump’s agenda in her political debut ahead of special Senate primary
- Darline Graham promotes Trump's agenda in her political debut ahead of special Senate primary
- Darline Graham promotes Trump's agenda in her political debut ahead of special Senate primary
- Darline Graham promotes Trump's agenda in her political debut ahead of special Senate primary
- Replacing late Sen. Lindsey Graham could cost the GOP its House edge
2026-07-31
- The 2026 South Carolina Political Beat U.S. Senate Special Republican Primary Candidate Guide
- South Carolina GOP boots three candidates from special primary, legal battle underway
- Scalise will kick off August campaign sprint in marquee Nebraska House race
- Queen City News, Nexstar to host GOP U.S. Senate Debate Aug. 4 ahead of South Carolina primary
2026-07-30
2026-07-28
- Filing period for candidates running for Lindsey Graham's Senate seat ends
- South Carolina Republicans line up to run in special primary to replace the late Sen. Lindsey Graham
- Who is running for Lindsey Graham’s seat? Here’s a look at the full field
- South Carolina Republicans line up to run in special primary to replace late Sen. Lindsey Graham
- South Carolina Republicans line up to run in special primary to replace late Sen. Lindsey Graham
- South Carolina Republicans line up to run in special primary to replace late Sen. Lindsey Graham
- South Carolina Republicans line up to run in special primary to replace late Sen. Lindsey Graham
- South Carolina businessman Mark Lynch joins race for Lindsey Graham's Senate seat