South Carolina Holds Special Senate Election to Replace Lindsey Graham

Tuesday’s special election will determine the Republican nominee who will contest the upcoming midterm Senate race, a contest reshaped after the death of incumbent Senator Graham. Voters in the designated precincts cast ballots to select the party’s challenger, a process accelerated by the vacancy left by Graham’s passing and the subsequent need to fill the ticket before the November general election.

The winner of the Tuesday vote will join the Democratic candidate on the November ballot, completing the two‑party slate for the Senate seat. Election officials have confirmed that the special election results will be certified within the next week, allowing the Republican nominee to begin campaigning statewide. The selection concludes the party’s internal contest and sets the stage for a full‑scale campaign as both parties prepare for the midterm elections.