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Candidates Faced Off in Special SCGOP Primary Debate
Five candidates were chosen based on recent polling averages as the one-hour debate airs ahead of early voting and the Aug. 11 primary.
- On Monday, the South Carolina Republican Party and Gray Media hosted a televised debate for five candidates: Senator Darline Graham, Congressmen Ralph Norman, Congressman Russell Fry, businessman Mark Lynch, and former Governor Mark Sanford.
- The SCGOP Debate Committee selected participants based on early polling data, excluding five other candidates. SCGOP Chairman Drew McKissick stated the event allows voters to compare candidate ideas and communication.
- Economic affordability dominated the discussion as candidates addressed the national debt. Fry stated, "I think it's important we all get back to the basics," while Lynch argued officials must "bust up these monopolies that are price-fixing the homes."
- Immigration and border security also dominated the discussion, with Norman urging officials to "Make sure sanctuary cities are not funded." Graham expressed strong support for funding ICE.
- Voters head to the polls Aug. 11 to replace the late Senator Lindsey Graham. Early voting runs Aug. 5-7 as candidates make their final push.
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