GOP field to unseat Sen. Graham doubled during filing. 12 candidates total want to replace him.

By: Adrian Ashford

Outlets: South Carolina Daily Gazette

Published: April 6, 2026

Words: 3,099

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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COLUMBIA — Six Republicans and three Democrats are trying to unseat U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham as he seeks re-election amid the backdrop of a war with Iran that he sought and the backing of President Donald Trump.

The GOP field has doubled in the last month, making it tougher for each challenger to build the name recognition and money needed to stand out in what’s now a seven-way race in the June 9 Republican primary.

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