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Trump appointed Lindsey Graham's sister in tribute, South Carolina Republicans want a choice

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Headline: Trump appointed Lindsey Graham's sister in tribute, South Carolina Republicans want a choice

By REUTERS, AUGUST 3, 2026 23:53

Lead: President Donald Trump's bid to install Lindsey Graham's sister as South Carolina's next senator has met unexpected resistance from Republican voters and rivals, setting up a crowded primary that will test the limits of Trump's political influence in one of his strongest states.

"His candidate lost in the governor's race, and his candidate's going to lose in the Senate race," said Mace. "This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to put in a tried and true conservative."

The president's endorsement "gets you into a runoff," she said, "but it doesn't get you to win. It's not enough to win a race anymore."

"That was Lindsey's life, not mine." "But when they asked, it didn't take me long... I knew that I had to step up. I had to carry on his legacy."

"People are furious" about "the coronation of Darline Graham," Lynch said. "It's OK that they picked her to be the interim senator until January but not to run for office."

"People will be really impressed when they learn more and see more of her," the former aide said.

Special election/primary August 11; runoff August 25; at least nine candidates, a 10th challenged ballot eligibility; Lynch's prior bid drew 134,000 primary votes; polls show Graham ahead by double digits.