Lindsey Graham Primary Election In S.C. Called

Trump has also weighed in strongly on the contest.

The president endorsed Graham and sharply criticized Lynch, calling him a “LUNATIC” and warning that he would be a “DISASTER for the Republican Party. ”

Over the weekend, however, Lynch received a high profile endorsement from former Rep

Marjorie Taylor Greene.

“I am done watching Lindsey Graham sell out America,” Greene wrote on X.

Abby Zilch, a spokesperson for Graham’s campaign, framed the race as a battle between Republicans aligned with Trump and factions she described as opposing the president’s agenda.

Senator Graham believes that South Carolina is Trump country, not MTG/Massie country,” Zilch said

She added that Graham is proud to have the support of Trump, Sen. Tim Scott, and what she described as legions of pro-Trump Republicans throughout the state.

Polls indicate Graham maintains a sizable advantage heading into Election Day.

However, under South Carolina election rules, Graham must secure more than 50 percent of the vote to avoid a runoff election