Norman, Graham lead South Carolina GOP Senate primary: Poll

South Carolina Republicans are running in a special primary election to fill a U.S. Senate seat after Senator Lindsey Graham's recent death. Two candidates named Norman and Graham are currently tied in polling for the Republican primary race.

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National story. 18 articles from 9 sources. Updated Jul 31, 2026.

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Left

2 sources

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Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· Jul 28, 2026· ran in 2 outlets

South Carolina Republicans line up to run in special primary to replace the late Sen. Lindsey Graham

PBS NewsHourLean Left· Jul 28, 2026· ran in 2 outlets

South Carolina Republicans line up to run in special primary to replace late Sen. Lindsey Graham

Center

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Ran by 7 outlets· KRQE Albuquerque, FOX8 WGHP, +5 more
KRQE AlbuquerqueCenter· Jul 31, 2026

Norman, Graham lead South Carolina GOP Senate primary: Poll

FOX8 WGHPCenter· Jul 31, 2026

Norman, Graham lead South Carolina GOP Senate primary: Poll

WCBD News 2Center· Jul 31, 2026

Norman, Graham lead South Carolina GOP Senate primary: Poll

Mycham Plain ValleyCenter· Jul 31, 2026

Norman, Graham lead South Carolina GOP Senate primary: Poll

KTSM 9 NewsCenter· Jul 31, 2026

Norman, Graham lead South Carolina GOP Senate primary: Poll

Phl17Center· Jul 31, 2026

Norman, Graham lead South Carolina GOP Senate primary: Poll

The HillCenter· Jul 30, 2026

Norman, Graham lead South Carolina GOP Senate primary: Poll

CBS NewsCenter· Jul 30, 2026

Rep. Ralph Norman says he expects South Carolina GOP Senate primary to go to runoff amid tight polls

Ran by 3 outlets· WCBD News 2, WSPA Greenville-Spartanburg, +1 more
WCBD News 2Center· Jul 30, 2026

Norman, Graham neck-and-neck ahead of Republican primary for Senate seat, Emerson polling shows

WSPA Greenville-SpartanburgCenter· Jul 30, 2026

Norman, Graham neck-and-neck ahead of Republican primary for Senate seat, Emerson polling shows

WBTW Myrtle BeachCenter· Jul 30, 2026

Norman, Graham neck-and-neck ahead of Republican primary for Senate seat, Emerson polling shows

WLTX ColumbiaCenter· Jul 28, 2026

Field set for South Carolina special U.S. Senate primary election: Here's who's running

WSPA Greenville-SpartanburgCenter· Jul 28, 2026

SC Republicans line up to run in special primary to replace late Sen. Graham

Right

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Jonesboro SunLean Right· Jul 28, 2026· ran in 2 outlets

South Carolina Republicans line up to run in special primary to replace the late Sen. Lindsey Graham

The story so far

2 developments
  1. Jul 28South Carolina Republicans line up to run in special primary to replace late Sen. Lindsey Graham
  2. Jul 30Only center coverage:Norman, Graham neck-and-neck ahead of Republican primary for Senate seat, Emerson polling shows

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