Graham GOP challenger announces bid for special Senate primary
Mark Lynch, who recently lost to Sen. Lindsey Graham in South Carolina's GOP primary, announced Monday he will run in a special primary to replace Graham on the ballot following Graham's death on Saturday. Lynch made the announcement on social media X, confirming months of speculation about his potential candidacy in the special election.
Key Points
- Mark Lynch, Graham's recent primary challenger, officially enters the special Senate primary race in South Carolina
- This follows Graham's death and creates an open GOP nomination process to determine his replacement on the general election ballot
- Lynch's candidacy suggests continued Republican primary competition in the effort to fill Graham's longtime Senate seat