South Carolina Gears Up for Special Election to Fill U.S. Senate Seat
In South Carolina, a special election is underway to fill the U.S. Senate seat left vacant by the passing of Senator Lindsey Graham. Several Republican candidates have filed to run, with the special primary scheduled for August 11 and the…
Charlotte, NC, July 27, 2026 —
A special election is currently underway in South Carolina to determine who will succeed the late Senator Lindsey Graham in the U.S. Senate. The vacancy occurred following Senator Graham’s passing. The electoral process has seen several Republican candidates file to enter the race, setting the stage for a significant contest.
The special primary election is slated to take place on August 11. Following this, the general election will be held in November, where the ultimate successor will be chosen.
A notable field of Republican contenders has emerged. The candidates who have filed to run include:
- Duke Buckner
- U.S. Rep. Russell Fry
- Mark McBride, former mayor of Myrtle Beach
- Mark Lynch
- Congressman Ralph Norman
- Clark Neilson, who has a listed address in Charlotte, North Carolina
- Samuel Shepherd
- Darline Graham, who is the sister of the late Senator Lindsey Graham
- Mark Sanford, former Governor of South Carolina
The special election process will culminate in November with the general election, determining the state’s representation in the U.S. Senate.
Story summarized from the original created by Joshua Hemphill on www.wbtv.com, see more information here.
