“I’m In” – Another House Republican Enters Special Primary To Replace Lindsey Graham

Rep. Russell Fry (R-SC) on Monday announced he will enter the South Carolina GOP special primary to replace the late Sen. Lindsey Graham on November’s ballot.

“South Carolina, I’m in! I’m running for the U.S. Senate. Too many South Carolina families are struggling to make ends meet. High gas prices and soaring grocery costs are hurting hardworking people,” Fry said.

“We need a conservative fighter in the Senate who delivers real results. I will be your conservative MAGA candidate in the special primary Senate election this summer. I’m ready for the fight, and I’m all in,” he continued.

South Carolina, I'm in! I’m running for the U.S. Senate.

Too many South Carolina families are struggling to make ends meet. High gas prices and soaring grocery costs are hurting hardworking people.

We need a conservative fighter in the Senate who delivers real results. I will… pic.twitter.com/bVLHSt1hgB

— Russell Fry (@RussellFrySC) July 20, 2026

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The Hill shared further:

Fry said South Carolinians facing high gas and grocery costs “need a conservative in the U.S. Senate who actually delivers results,” comparing himself to Graham in that he was “raised in a close, modest family that taught me there is no substitute for hard work and that success comes from giving back.”

“Of the many things Lindsey Graham believed in, standing with President Trump and advancing the Republican agenda were among his defining principles,” Fry said. “There is no other way to put it: Lindsey Graham was one of a kind. There is no replacing him. But I believe the best way to honor his legacy is to fight alongside the President just as steadfastly as he did.”

Fry accused “socialist Democrats” of recruiting his opponent, Annie Andrews (D), who was running against Graham for his seat before his death. Fry said Andrews “would bring the same woke, far-left agenda to South Carolina that has hurt families all across America.”

“Our state deserves a Senator who will stand with President Trump, not stand in his way,” Fry’s statement concludes.

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Fry joins a crowded race that includes businessman Mark Lynch and Rep. Ralph Norman (R-SC).

“It’s official! I’m running to represent the people of South Carolina in the U.S. Senate because we need a fighter who will stand with President Trump and carry on Lindsey Graham’s legacy!” Norman said.

“I’ve spent years fighting for the Palmetto State in the state house, in Congress, and now I want to get the SAVE America Act passed in the Senate! Check out our website and join our fight!” he added.

House Republican Enters Race To Replace Lindsey Graham

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[H/T 100PercentFedUp]