Mark Lynch Plans Senate Run for Graham Seat as GOP Faces August 5 Voting Start
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Updated · ABC NEWS 4 · Jul 13
Mark Lynch Plans Senate Run for Graham Seat as GOP Faces August 5 Voting Start
3 articles · Updated · ABC NEWS 4 · Jul 13
Summary
Mark Lynch said Sunday he plans to run for Lindsey Graham’s Senate seat, becoming the first Republican in the fast-forming contest to publicly signal a bid less than 48 hours after Graham’s death.
An August primary is looming and early voting is expected to begin Aug. 5, leaving Republicans a short window to consolidate around a nominee while candidates seek Donald Trump’s still-unannounced endorsement.
Ralph Norman and Nancy Mace are widely seen as top potential contenders, though neither has formally entered, and some Republicans say they are delaying announcements while Graham’s death remains fresh.
Annie Andrews already holds the Democratic nomination for the November election, while the South Carolina Republican Party has until the end of August to officially name its Senate candidate.