Sanford joins a list of about half a dozen candidates who have decided to run for the special primary election to fill Graham's spot on the ballot.

South Carolina Rep. Russell Fry is the latest Republican congressman running to succeed the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, setting up a potential battle with President Donald Trump’s…

President Donald Trump recently encouraged Graham Nordone, who was sworn in last week, to run in the upcoming U.S. Senate special primary in South Carolina.

The special primary will take place on Aug. 11 to determine which candidate will face Democrat Annie Andrews in November.