Bauer, South Carolina’s Former Lieutenant Governor, Ends GOP Primary Challenge to Sen. Graham

Former S.C. Lt. Gov. Bauer Ends Senate Campaign

Former South Carolina Lt. Gov. André Bauer has dropped out of the U.S. Senate race, just weeks after launching his campaign. "After deep prayer and reflection, I have decided to suspend my campaign for the United States Senate," Bauer wrote in a social media post Friday afternoon. "This decision does not come lightly. I entered this race with a servant's heart—believing that our nation needs leaders who are grounded in truth, integrity, and fait…

Former Lt. Gov. Bauer suspends campaign against Lindsey Graham

Former South Carolina Lt. Gov. Andre Bauer will challenge U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, R-SC, in 2026. Bauer is pictured here with President Donald Trump in January 2023 in Columbia when Trump announced he was running for re-election. (Photo provided by Andre Bauer campaign)COLUMBIA — Former Lt. Gov. Andre Bauer suspended his challenge to U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham just one month after launching it. Bauer announced his decision Friday on social med…

Former South Carolina lieutenant governor suspends Senate campaign against Graham

Former South Carolina Lt. Gov. André Bauer is suspending his Senate campaign that sought to primary Lindsey Graham, saying he doesn’t want to further contribute to division in the country.

Bauer, South Carolina’s former lieutenant governor, ends GOP primary challenge to Sen. Graham

Former South Carolina Lt. Gov. André Bauer has suspended his GOP primary challenge to Sen. Lindsey Graham.

Former SC Lt. Gov. drops out of the U.S. Senate race against Sen. Lindsey Graham

Former South Carolina Lt. Gov. André Bauer announced on X that he is dropping out of the U.S. Senate race between him and Sen. Lindsey Graham.

Challenger for Lindsey Graham’s senate seat suspends campaign

Bauer said Friday, “I cannot and will not be part of a political climate that rewards deception over honesty, or ambition over unity.”