US Sen. Lindsey Graham defeats 5 GOP challengers to face Dr. Annie Andrews in November

By: Seanna Adcox

Outlets: South Carolina Daily Gazette

Published: June 10, 2026

Words: 1,075

Last Updated: 1 day, 17 hours ago

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COLUMBIA — U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham walloped his GOP challengers Tuesday on the way to fulfilling his pledge to be President Donald Trump’s “best ally” in the U.S. Senate.

When The Associated Press called the race about 9 p.m., Graham had more than 58% of the vote to again avoid a primary runoff, continuing an unbroken record. In November, he will face Democrat Annie Andrews, a pediatrician who won a three-way primary for the …

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