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Lindsey Graham Wins South Carolina GOP Primary

His victory secures the Republican nomination to face Democrat Annie Andrews in November, signaling President Donald Trump's continuing influence in GOP primaries.

WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 26: The U.S. Capitol Building is seen on July 26, 2021 in Washington, DC. The Senate is working towards finalizing the bipartisan infrastructure bill and a test vote is expected later today. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 12: U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) speaks during a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing on the FY2027 budget request in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill on May 12, 2026 in Washington, DC. The Trump administration is asking for an unprecedented $1.5 trillion for the Pentagon, an increase of 50-percent over last year's budget. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 04: A sign directs voters to a polling station inside San Francisco City Hall on November 04, 2025 in San Francisco, California. California voters are deciding whether to approve Proposition 50, a measure that would replace the state’s current congressional district map with new, legislature-drawn lines from 2026 through 2030. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Graham defeated a multi-candidate GOP field with roughly 58% of the vote to Mark Lynch's about 27% in returns called after Tuesday's voting, which the Associated Press and other outlets projected as a win.
  • President Donald Trump's early endorsement and a large advertising edge for Graham were central to the outcome, with AdImpact reporting Graham's campaign spent more than $13 million while Lynch self‑funded about $5 million.
  • Lynch posted a short video on social media alleging ES&S voting machines flipped votes in a Greenville County precinct, but news outlets were unable to independently verify the clip or the claim.
  • Democrat Dr. Annie Andrews won her party's primary and will be Graham's November opponent in a state that has favored Republicans in statewide races for decades.
  • Coverage emphasized different angles: some outlets highlighted Trump's decisive backing and Graham's establishment ties, while others focused on the intra‑party clash between Graham's interventionist record and Lynch's America‑First insurgency.