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April 10, 2026
Paul Dans drops GOP primary bid against Sen. Lindsey Graham
- Paul Dans ended his primary campaign against Senator Lindsey Graham and endorsed Mark Lynch, emphasizing his desire to see Graham ousted.
- Dans announced his exit on the last day to withdraw from the June primary ballot, citing difficulties in his campaign and fundraising.
- Former President Donald Trump criticized Lynch and reaffirmed his support for Graham, attributing Dans' struggles to an endorsement from Tucker Carlson.
2 Sources
- Project 2025 architect drops GOP primary bid against Sen. Lindsey GrahamApr 10, 2026 at 10:05 PM · NBC
- Project 2025 architect quits South Carolina Senate race and endorses Lindsey Graham challengerApr 10, 2026 at 10:32 PM · CNN