South Carolina Republican Russell Fry joins race for Graham Senate seat
Rep. Russell Fry launches his bid for the late Senator Lindsey Graham's South Carolina U.S. Senate seat, promising a conservative fight against rising costs.
- On Monday, Rep. Russell Fry announced his candidacy for the Senate seat formerly held by Senator Lindsey Graham, posting "South Carolina, I'm in!" to social media.
- Senator Graham passed away on July 11, triggering a special election scheduled for Aug 11 with filing period opening Tuesday, July 21.
- Fry joins Congressman Norman, Duke Buckner, and Mark Lynch in the race, becoming the fourth person to announce intent to run for the seat.
- Promoting himself as a 'conservative MAGA candidate,' Fry outlined a platform focused on cost of living, border security, and standing with Trump.
- Currently representing the 7th district in South Carolina, Fry serves Myrtle Beach, Florence, and Georgetown, areas central to his campaign messaging.
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Trump succession plan wrecked as Republicans jump into race to replace Lindsey Graham in Senate
President Donald Trump’s endorsement is not going to clear the field in the race to replace the late Lindsey Graham in the US Senate. Fox News is reporting that South Carolina Reps. Russel Fry and Ralph Norman, as well as businessman Mark Lynch, are all running in the Special Republican Primary on Aug. 11.
Fry, Norman join GOP special election primary for Graham’s seat
South Carolina Rep. Russell Fry is the latest Republican congressman running to succeed the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, setting up a potential battle with President Donald Trump’s pick – the longtime senator’s sister, Darline Graham. Fry entered the race Monday, two days after his colleague Rep. Ralph Norman kicked off his campaign. With filing for […]
GOP Rep. Russell Fry Enters South Carolina Senate Race
Rep. Russell Fry (R-S.C.) on July 20 joined the South Carolina Senate race to succeed the late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.). “We need a conservative fighter in the Senate who delivers real results. I will be your conservative MAGA candidate in the special primary Senate election this summer,” Fry posted on X, announcing his Senate campaign. The race is to take Graham’s place as the GOP nominee in the Senate race in the Palmetto State. Whoever w…
Rep. Russell Fry enters race to replace late South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham
Republican Rep. Russell Fry said Monday he's jumping into the special election to replace the late South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham, putting him on a potential crash course with newly appointed Sen. Darline Graham Nordone -- Mr. Graham's sister -- who is endorsed by President Trump.
Rep. Russell Fry Launches Campaign for South Carolina U.S. Senate Seat
Rep. Russell Fry (R-SC) launched a campaign for South Carolina's U.S. Senate seat, which was held by the late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC). The post Rep. Russell Fry Launches Campaign for South Carolina U.S. Senate Seat: ‘Need a Conservative Fighter in the Senate’ appeared first on Breitbart.
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