South Carolina Republican Russell Fry joins race for Graham Senate seat
Fry says he will run as a conservative MAGA candidate as at least nine Republicans have filed for the seat, with a runoff possible if no one wins a majority.
- On Monday, Rep. Russell Fry announced his candidacy for the Senate seat formerly held by Senator Lindsey Graham, posting "South Carolina, I'm in!" to social media.
- Senator Graham passed away on July 11, triggering a special election scheduled for Aug 11 with filing period opening Tuesday, July 21.
- Fry joins Congressman Norman, Duke Buckner, and Mark Lynch in the race, becoming the fourth person to announce intent to run for the seat.
- Promoting himself as a 'conservative MAGA candidate,' Fry outlined a platform focused on cost of living, border security, and standing with Trump.
- Currently representing the 7th district in South Carolina, Fry serves Myrtle Beach, Florence, and Georgetown, areas central to his campaign messaging.
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Trump succession plan wrecked as Republicans jump into race to replace Lindsey Graham in Senate
President Donald Trump’s endorsement is not going to clear the field in the race to replace the late Lindsey Graham in the US Senate. Fox News is reporting that South Carolina Reps. Russel Fry and Ralph Norman, as well as businessman Mark Lynch, are all running in the Special Republican Primary on Aug. 11.
Fry, Norman join GOP special election primary for Graham’s seat
South Carolina Rep. Russell Fry is the latest Republican congressman running to succeed the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, setting up a potential battle with President Donald Trump’s pick – the longtime senator’s sister, Darline Graham. Fry entered the race Monday, two days after his colleague Rep. Ralph Norman kicked off his campaign. With filing for […]
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