South Carolina Republican Primary Early Voting Opens for U.S. Senate Special Election
Early voting is open in South Carolina for a special Republican primary to determine the opponent for Dr. Annie Andrews in the race for the U.S. Senate seat left vacant by the death of Sen. Lindsey Graham. The special primary…

Charlotte, NC, August 6, 2026 —
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Early voting has commenced in South Carolina for a special Republican primary election. This election aims to select the Republican candidate who will challenge Dr. Annie Andrews in the upcoming race for the U.S. Senate seat. The seat was made vacant following the death of Senator Lindsey Graham.
The early voting period began on August 5 and will continue through August 7. This three-day window allows registered Republican voters in South Carolina to cast their ballots ahead of the main primary election day.
The official special primary election is scheduled to take place on August 11. On this date, voters will make their final selection for the Republican nominee.
The outcome of this special primary will determine who faces Dr. Annie Andrews in the general election for the vacant U.S. Senate seat. Further details regarding the candidates participating in the Republican primary were not provided in the available summary.
Story summarized from the original created by Luke Tucker on www.wbtv.com, see more information here.