South Carolina Sen. Darline Graham is consolidating the support of fellow Republicans, including former rival Rep. Russell Fry, ahead of an Aug. 25 runoff to replace her late brother, Lindsey Graham, on the November ballot. Fry finished third behind Darline Graham and Rep. Ralph Norman in Tuesday’s special primary election, missing out on a faceoff […]
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Congressman joins other prominent Republicans in backing appointed senator
South Carolina Rep. Russell Fry speaks at a candidate forum for Republican Senate candidates in Charleston on Aug. 6. At left is event organizer Alan Wilson, the state attorney general. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)
Posted August 14, 2026 at 3:48pm
Congressman Russell Fry says he's supporting Sen. Darline Graham in South Carolina's Republican Senate primary runoff.
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