Politics

Graham Wins South Carolina GOP Primary

Is this a win by a seasoned statesman delivering results for his state or by an opportunist who betrays America First values?

Published JUN 10

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Above: Sen. Lindsey Graham on Oct. 2, 2025. Image credit: Tracy Glantz/The State/Tribune News Service/Getty Images

The Facts

U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham won South Carolina's Republican Senate primary Tuesday, securing more than 57% of the vote against five challengers and avoiding a runoff. He will face Democratic pediatrician Annie Andrews in the November general election.
Newsmax
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Graham and his allied groups spent more than $18 million on television and digital ads since January 2025, according to media tracking firm AdImpact. His campaign alone spent over $13 million on ads during the primary race.
NBC
Politico
Graham had President Donald Trump's endorsement since early in the race. Trump congratulated Graham on the win, noting that the senator received "almost 60% of the vote against a large field of very capable candidates."
South Carolina Daily Gazette
The Hill
Donald Trump on Truthsocial
Businessman Mark Lynch, Graham's closest challenger, self-funded $5 million of his campaign and received backing from figures, including former National Counterterrorism Center director Joe Kent. Lynch finished with roughly 28% of the vote.
Huffington Post
FOX News
This comes amid an intra-party dispute over U.S. military involvement in Iran. Lynch blamed Graham for the conflict. Graham in his victory announcement called for the GOP to not let the "isolationist" wing of the party prevail.
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South Carolina Daily Gazette
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South Carolina Democrats have not won a U.S. Senate race since Fritz Hollings' 1998 reelection. Andrews, who lost to Rep. Nancy Mace by 14 points in 2022, enters the general election with $2.9 million cash on hand compared to Graham's $4.2 million.
South Carolina Daily Gazette
Newsmax

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The Spin

Narrative A

Graham has spent decades in the swamp pushing establishment foreign policy. Graham's conservative voting record is abysmal, and his flip-flopping from calling Trump a "kook" to playing loyal ally proves he stands for nothing but his own political survival. South Carolina deserves a senator who actually puts America first.

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Narrative B

Graham's primary win proves South Carolina knows exactly who delivers results. Graham is a reliable vote for Trump's agenda and understands real national security threats, making him far more effective than any Tucker Carlson-backed challenger. The Save America Act needs champions in the Senate, and Graham is ready to fight for it.