South Carolina Republican Russell Fry joins race for Graham Senate seat

Rep. Russell Fry (R-SC) will be running in the Aug. 11 primary to replace the late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) in the Senate, he announced Monday morning. “Too many South Carolina families are struggling to make ends meet.

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Part of The 2026 South Carolina Senate race: Darline Graham's Republican primary win

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UPICenter· Jul 20, 2026

South Carolina Rep. Russell Fry enters race to succeed Sen. Graham

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South Carolina Republican Russell Fry joins race for Graham Senate seat

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Washington TimesLean Right· Jul 20, 2026

Rep. Russell Fry enters race to replace late South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham

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Rep. Russell Fry Launches Campaign for South Carolina U.S. Senate Seat: 'Need a Conservative Fighter in the Senate'

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Rep Russell Fry Joins Senate Race for Graham Seat

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Russell Fry announces campaign for Lindsey Graham’s Senate seat

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S.C. Succession Drama: Russell Fry Enters U.S. Senate Race

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