Russell Fry endorses Darline Graham in South Carolina primary runoff
Fry said Graham understands working families and urged his supporters to back her, as Republicans consolidate behind the Trump-backed candidate.
- Rep Russell Fry endorsed Sen Darline Graham in South Carolina's Republican Senate primary runoff on Friday, arguing she should replace her late brother, Sen Lindsey Graham, to advance President Donald Trump's agenda.
- Following the sudden death of Sen Lindsey Graham last month, Darline Graham advanced to the Aug 25 runoff against Rep Ralph Norman after winning the largest share of votes but not an outright majority.
- Fry noted the 62-year-old candidate understands the struggles families face from her hardscrabble upbringing. "President Trump needs fighters and allies in the Senate who will show up every day and get results," Fry said.
- GOP strategist Matt Gorman suggested Fry's endorsement reflects a political calculation to avoid crossing President Trump or Sen Tim Scott. "Russell is a smart guy with a long career ahead of him," Gorman said.
- Tensions surfaced between Fry and the committee supporting Graham, which noted Trump initially called Fry "outstanding" before backing Graham instead. Fry, who finished third in the primary, now joins other powerful Republicans supporting her.
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Fry endorses Graham in GOP special primary runoff
Sen. Darline Graham, R-S.C., leans over to hear a reporter’s question following at a candidate event for hopefuls vying in a special Republican primary to replace her late brother Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., on November ballots, Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026, in Florence, S.C. (AP Photo/Meg Kinnard) COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — Senator Darline Graham received the endorsement of a former...
Rep. Fry Endorses Sen. Graham Against Rep. Norman in South Carolina GOP Senate Runoff
Another contender in South Carolina’s special Republican Senate primary has weighed in on the remaining candidates. Rep. Russell Fry (R-S.C.) threw his support behind Sen. Darline Graham (R-S.C.) on Aug. 13. Graham will compete in the Aug. 25 runoff against Rep. Ralph Norman (R-S.C.). The two are vying to fill the slot held by Graham’s late brother, Lindsey Graham. In a post on X, Fry said the current senator would be a strong advocate for the a…
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US Rep. Russell Fry endorses Sen. Darline Graham in South Carolina Republican Senate runoff
Congressman Russell Fry says he's supporting Sen. Darline Graham in South Carolina's Republican Senate primary runoff.
Fry throws support behind Darline Graham’s Senate bid after primary loss
Rep. Russell Fry (R-S.C.) endorsed Sen. Darline Graham (R-S.C.) on Friday as she advances to a runoff election against Rep. Ralph Norman (R-S.C.) for the Republican nomination in South Carolina’s Senate race. He urged his supporters to support Graham in her bid to replace her late brother, Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), after Fry did not…
Darline Graham picks up key endorsement in bid for full Senate term
Rep. Russell Fry, a South Carolina Republican who ran unsuccessfully for Senate, is urging voters to back Sen. Darline Graham for a full six-year term as she heads into a contentious primary runoff.
Darline Graham Nordone endorsed by ex-rival in SC Senate runoff
Interim Sen. Darline Graham Nordone (R-SC) notched an endorsement Friday ahead of her Aug. 25 primary runoff from Rep. Russell Fry (R-SC), a former rival who placed third in this week’s special Republican primary. Fry characterized Graham Nordone, the sister and successor of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, as one of the “fighters and allies in the Senate who will show up every day and get results” for President Donald Trump. “Darline knows what it…
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