In a sudden and intense push to fill the void left by the late US Senator Lindsey Graham, 10 Republican candidates are crisscrossing South Carolina in a frenzied bid to secure the party's nomination in a special primary election set for this Tuesday. The compressed campaign schedule, which has normally taken a year, has seen candidates scrambling to connect with voters in diners, church halls, and community centers across the state. Among the contenders is a surprising name: Darline Graham, Senator Graham's own sister, who has been serving as the interim senator since his sudden passing last month. As the Republican party looks to choose a new representative, the stage is set for a high-stakes showdown that will determine the future of South Carolina's Congressional delegation.
Republicans, including Graham’s sister Darline, expedite campaigns to replace late senator in special primary raceIn the race to replace the late US senator Lindsey Graham, 10 candidates have been barnstorming South Carolina diners, church halls and recreation centers, compressing a normal year of campaigning into about a fortnight.The Republican party is staging a special primary election in the state on Tuesday to choose Graham’s replacement. His sister, Darline, who has been serving as interim senator following his sudden death last month, is on the ballot. Continue reading...
