South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham has launched his campaign for a fifth term with the support of two major state Republicans, Sen. Tim Scott and Gov. Henry McMaster as his campaign co-chairs. Both Scott and McMaster are known for their close ties to former President Donald Trump, and their early support for Graham is seen as a display of strength for the incumbent senator. Graham is expected to face primary challengers in the upcoming election, as he has in the past due to his willingness to work on bipartisan deals, drawing criticism from far-right elements within the Republican party.
Graham has faced backlash from county-level Republican parties and was booed at a home-state rally in 2023. Despite this, he has managed to secure significant financial support for his campaign, with over $15.6 million in cash on hand as of last month. In the 2020 election, Graham defeated Democratic nominee Jaime Harrison by a margin of 10 percentage points.
Potential Republican challengers for the upcoming election include South Carolina Rep. Ralph Norman and Adam Morgan, a former state legislator. Both are considered to be strong contenders with support from conservative factions within the party.
Graham’s early campaign launch with the support of key GOP figures in the state signals a strong start to his reelection bid, setting the stage for what is expected to be a closely watched race in South Carolina.
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