US EditionLindsey Graham gets GOP primary challenge from André Bauer, South Carolina’s former lieutenant gov
- Former South Carolina lieutenant governor Andre Bauer is launching a Republican primary bid against Senator Lindsey Graham for the 2026 election.
- Bauer argues Graham is not conservative enough and has been in office too long, which fuels Bauer’s challenge.
- Bauer, a wealthy developer and longtime Trump supporter, plans to campaign statewide and leverage grassroots discontent with Graham.
- Recent polls show Graham’s approval at 34% among all voters and 41% statewide, highlighting voter softness that Bauer seeks to exploit.
- If Bauer runs, it could set up a significant intra-party contest that may weaken Graham’s hold on the Senate seat.
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Denver GazetteFormer Lt. Gov. Andre Bauer launches Senate bid to replace Lindsey Graham in South Carolina
Andre Bauer, the former lieutenant governor of South Carolina, launched his bid on Wednesday to replace Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC). Bauer had hinted at the move in an exclusive interview with the Washington Examiner last week. He’s running as a…
Sen. Lindsey Graham Receives Primary Challenger
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) will get a primary challenge in the 2026 midterm elections. Former South Carolina Lt. Gov. André Bauer launched his campaign for U.S. Senate Wednesday morning. “Today, I am officially announcing my campaign for U.S. Senate,” Bauer said. “As a proven conservative fighter, I will unapologetically stand with President Trump and the America First agenda and will fight to put South Carolina first — 100% guaranteed!” he adde…
Bedford CPA, home schoolteacher launches GOP bid for 1st CD
A Bedford mother of three and licensed CPA experienced in banking, accounting and auditing said she is making the Republican primary in the 1st Congressional District her first elective office bid to “protect your freedom so you can live your…
Former Lt. Gov. Andre Bauer launches Senate bid to replace Lindsey Graham in South Carolina - Washington Examiner
Andre Bauer, the former lieutenant governor of South Carolina, launched his bid on Wednesday to replace Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC). Bauer had hinted at the move in an exclusive interview with the Washington Examiner last week. He’s running as a MAGA candidate to Graham’s right, saying the longtime senator had “lost his way” and that South Carolinians “deserve a true conservative fighter.” Rep. Joe Wilson (R-SC) reacts as Donald Trump, not pictur…
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