South Carolina Gears Up for 2026 Special Election Following Senator Graham’s Passing
Following the passing of Senator Lindsey Graham, South Carolina will hold a special election in 2026 to fill his U.S. Senate seat. Several Republican candidates, including Duke Buckner, Russell Fry, Mark McBride, Mark Lynch, Clark Neilson, and Samuel Shepherd, have…
Charlotte, NC, July 24, 2026 —
A special election is slated for 2026 in South Carolina to determine who will succeed Senator Lindsey Graham, following his passing. The upcoming race is drawing significant attention, with a number of candidates from both major parties preparing to compete for the U.S. Senate seat.
On the Republican side, several individuals have already formally filed their candidacies. These include Duke Buckner, Russell Fry, Mark McBride, Mark Lynch, Clark Neilson, and Samuel Shepherd. The field of potential Republican contenders also features other prominent figures who have announced their intentions to run. Among them are Darline Graham, the sister of the late Senator Lindsey Graham, Congressman Ralph Norman, and former Governor Mark Sanford.
The Republican primary is expected to be a competitive contest, with the eventual winner advancing to face the Democratic nominee in the general election. Annie Andrews has been identified as the Democratic candidate who will be on the ballot. The outcome of this special election will determine the representation for South Carolina in the U.S. Senate for the subsequent term.
Further details regarding campaign platforms, key dates for the primary and general elections, and specific election procedures for the special election were not provided in the summary.
Story summarized from the original created by Joshua Hemphill on www.wbtv.com, see more information here.
