Bauer, South Carolina’s Former Lieutenant Governor, Ends GOP Primary Challenge to Sen. Graham
SOUTH CAROLINA, AUG 8 – Former Lt. Gov. André Bauer ended his GOP primary challenge to Sen. Lindsey Graham, citing concerns over political honesty and unity after launching the campaign in July.
- Gov. André Bauer ended his GOP primary challenge to Sen. Lindsey Graham after 38 days, criticizing a political climate favoring deception and ambition over unity and honesty.
- Bauer did not endorse any remaining candidates and stated he believes in stopping division and lies.
- Sen. Lindsey Graham has faced previous primary challenges for being too moderate and received endorsement from President Donald Trump.
- In a social media post, Bauer stated he made the decision to end his campaign after deep prayer and reflection, emphasizing the need to stop tearing one another down.
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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.
Former South Carolina Lt. Gov. André Bauer exits U.S. Senate race
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCBD) -- Just weeks after announcing his bid to unseat Lindsey Graham in the U.S. Senate, former South Carolina Lt. Gov. André Bauer is exiting the race. Bauer, a Republican, wrote in an Aug. 8 post on social media that he decided to suspend his campaign after "deep prayer and reflection." "I entered this race with a servant's heart -- believing that our nation needs leaders who are grounded in truth, integrity, and faith," he wr…
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