South Carolina Opens Candidate Filing for Special Senate Election
Candidate filing has opened in South Carolina for the special election to fill the U.S. Senate seat left vacant by the late Senator Lindsey Graham. The filing period runs from July 21 to July 28, with early voting scheduled for…
Greenville Spartanburg Asheville Anderson, SC, July 27, 2026 —
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Candidate filing for the special election to fill the U.S. Senate seat vacated by the passing of Senator Lindsey Graham has officially begun in South Carolina. The designated filing period commenced on July 21 and will conclude on July 28.
The election timeline includes early voting from August 5 to August 7, with a potential runoff election scheduled for August 25. This special election will determine who will serve the remainder of the term for the Senate seat.
As of the latest information, a number of candidates have submitted their filings. These individuals represent a range of political backgrounds and professional experiences. The candidates who have filed include:
- Mark Lynch
- Duke Buckner
- Samuel Shepherd
- Mark McBride
- Clark Neilson
- Mark Sanford
- Russell Fry
- Ralph Norman
- Darline Graham
- Darius Mitchell
Each candidate brings a unique profile to the race, and further details regarding their specific political affiliations and backgrounds are expected to emerge as the election cycle progresses.
Story summarized from the original created by Anisa Snipes on www.foxcarolina.com, see more information here.
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