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August 4, 2026
South Carolina Republicans Debate for Lindsey Graham's Senate Seat
- Five Republican candidates participated in the first debate for the special primary election on August 11.
- Darline Graham, sister of the late Lindsey Graham, is currently leading in polls and has President Trump's endorsement.
- Candidates discussed their positions on key issues, including the filibuster and immigration, with sharp exchanges among rivals.
2 Sources
- South Carolina Republicans jockey to replace Graham on Senate ballot: Key takeaways from first debateAug 4, 2026 at 1:24 AM · The Hill
- Trump, Graham Dominate Senate Race: 5 Takeaways from South Carolina Debate.Aug 4, 2026 at 3:41 AM · NYT