South Carolina Rep Russell Fry Endorses Darline Graham for Senate Runoff

Rep. Russell Fry (R‑S.C.) announced on Friday that he is endorsing Sen. Darline Graham (R‑S.C.) as she moves into the runoff stage of the Republican primary for South Carolina’s U.S. Senate seat. The runoff pits Graham against Rep. Ralph Norman (R‑S.C.) and will determine the party’s nominee for the seat vacated by retiring Senator Lindsey Graham.

In his statement, Fry urged his supporters to back Graham in her bid to succeed her late brother, former Senator Lindsey Graham, who announced his retirement after a long tenure in the Senate. The endorsement comes as the race gains national attention, with both candidates campaigning on different platforms and appealing to distinct factions within the South Carolina Republican base.

Fry’s backing of Graham adds a high‑profile ally to her campaign and may help consolidate support among voters who favor continuity with Lindsey Graham’s legacy. The outcome of the runoff will set the stage for the general election, where the Republican nominee will face the Democratic challenger for the seat.