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Mark Lynch, who ran against Lindsey Graham in the recent June primary, has announced his candidacy for the now open Senate seat in South Carolina
YouTube, LiveNow Fox ^ | July 19, 2026 | LiveNow Fox

Posted on 07/20/2026 11:18:12 PM PDT by campaignPete R-CT

Businessman Mark Lynch, who ran against Lindsey Graham in the recent June primary, has announced his candidacy for the now open Senate seat in South Carolina. This comes as Rep. Ralph Norman says he will also run for the seat in the wake of Sen. Graham’s death. However, both candidates might be at a disadvantage after President Donald Trump publicly endorsed Darline Graham, Lindsey Graham's sister who was appointed to finish the remainder of his term. LiveNOW’s Alexandra Goldberg is speaking with GOP candidate Mark Lynch as he explains why he would be the best choice to follow in Sen. Graham’s footsteps in Washington, D.C.

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TOPICS: Politics/Elections; US: South Carolina
KEYWORDS: 2026; darline; graham; lynch; marklynch; midterms; sc; sexism; southcarolina

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Darline: she has ZERO Conservative credentials She's not a Republican! Is she qualified to be on the Republican primary ballot? Does she vote in Republican primaries? No.
1 posted on 07/20/2026 11:18:12 PM PDT by campaignPete R-CT
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https://www.lynchforsenate.com/endorsements


2 posted on 07/20/2026 11:31:25 PM PDT by campaignPete R-CT (I owe, I owe, it's off to work I go ...)
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Lynch ‘26 was endorsed by
GOA ... Gun Owners of America
USTL ... U.S. Term Limits
Equal Protection South Carolina ... protect life


3 posted on 07/20/2026 11:37:33 PM PDT by campaignPete R-CT (I owe, I owe, it's off to work I go ...)
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To: campaignPete R-CT

I understand naming spouse or family member to finish a term, kind of a respect thing.

But to serve elected term, no way. She needs to fade away back to where ever she come from after January.


4 posted on 07/21/2026 12:33:54 AM PDT by JParris
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Darline: she has ZERO Conservative credentials She's not a Republican!

I don't know a thing about Darline, I only know that she'll be terrible.

Nikki, Amy, Bondi, Noem, Gabbard. Hasn't Trump learned his lesson by now?

5 posted on 07/21/2026 1:51:59 AM PDT by Right_Wing_Madman
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To: campaignPete R-CT

If people are going to vote for this woman that’s their right to do so. I can’t say I was particularly fond of Lindsey, and I don’t believe his next of kin should be entitled to his seat at all, and I certainly don’t believe that she should be able to run absent a primary contest. Acting as a placeholder for a couple of months is one thing, potentially becoming a member of the “cuffs or coffin” club is another. If you’re planning on voting for her, please do all the vetting you can, don’t just vote for her because daddy endorsed her.


6 posted on 07/21/2026 2:50:06 AM PDT by Antihero101607
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To: campaignPete R-CT

Lynch should be the obvious choice. I wish him luck


7 posted on 07/21/2026 2:52:12 AM PDT by RandFan
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Balderdash......it is an office, not an inherited family title.

The common wonk forgets these people are not nobility.

It should ALWAYS by the absolute BEST person for the job, not a brother, wife (GAG!, or heir.

This weak sister is just that an air-headed mommyish Karen who acts like she is on Ambien.

God save the Senate and the Republic from more insider RINO shenanigans like this.


8 posted on 07/21/2026 3:20:35 AM PDT by Lowell1775
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King Donald has decreed Duchess Darline will inherit Lord Lindsey’s seat in the Senate


9 posted on 07/21/2026 3:26:32 AM PDT by hcmama (Love that guy.)
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I understand naming spouse or family member to finish a term

I'm sorry, I don't.

10 posted on 07/21/2026 4:04:58 AM PDT by Right_Wing_Madman
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To: campaignPete R-CT

“...she has ZERO Conservative credentials She’s not a Republican!”

Since when was any ‘republican’ considered a “conservative” automatically? Just asking. Uniparty be damned!


11 posted on 07/21/2026 4:11:20 AM PDT by quantim (Victory is not relative, it is absolute.)
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To: campaignPete R-CT

I’ll take any of the other guys running over Lindsey’s sister.


12 posted on 07/21/2026 4:21:02 AM PDT by woweeitsme
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“I’ll take any of the other guys running over Lindsey’s sister.”

If I lived in SC, I’d do the same. It’s cute that she was appointed for a short stint as an “honor” to LG. But that’s long enough. Ridiculous.


13 posted on 07/21/2026 4:27:51 AM PDT by MayflowerMadam ( "Trouble knocked at the door, but, hearing laughter, hurried away". - B. Franklin)
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Put on top of that the Trump endorsement. What is he thinking?


14 posted on 07/21/2026 5:04:18 AM PDT by woweeitsme
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To: RandFan

what is wrong with Trump?

He didnt have to say a damned thing.


15 posted on 07/21/2026 5:05:43 AM PDT by Chickensoup
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“Put on top of that the Trump endorsement. What is he thinking?”

When PDJT put her name out, it was only in the context of completing LG’s term, I think. I don’t think it was for the permanent seat. (IDK for sure.)


16 posted on 07/21/2026 5:10:23 AM PDT by MayflowerMadam ( "Trouble knocked at the door, but, hearing laughter, hurried away". - B. Franklin)
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To: MayflowerMadam

I think he did endorse her.


17 posted on 07/21/2026 5:16:57 AM PDT by woweeitsme
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It was my Honor to welcome now Senator Darline Graham Nordone (The sister of the Late, Great Lindsey Graham!), from the Wonderful State of South Carolina, into the Oval Office. We have known each other for a long time — She is a spectacular person, and a true American Patriot. Lindsey was one of the greatest people and Senators I have ever known, and his sister shares his deep love of our Country, and the State of South Carolina. During her visit, I asked Darline, for the Good of our Nation, to run for the U.S. Senate in the Special Republican Primary on Tuesday, August 11, 2026. I hope Darline does this, in that there would be nobody better to honor the legacy of her beloved brother, Lindsey. Darline, who comes from an absolutely incredible family, has been a WINNER all of her life and, should she accept, has my Complete and Total Endorsement in the Special Election for U.S. Senate in South Carolina — SHE WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN. RUN, DARLINE, RUN! President DONALD J. TRUMP

https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/116936914779266256
18 posted on 07/21/2026 5:22:01 AM PDT by TTFX
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To: woweeitsme

Well, in that case ... “What is he thinking?”

FWIW: In her position as Commissioner of the South Carolina Commission for the Blind, she was the opposite of small government. Added many employees / positions, bumped up salaries for several including herself, and grabbed as much Federal money as possible for her organization.

(Heard on a podcast this morning. IDK if true.)


19 posted on 07/21/2026 5:29:17 AM PDT by MayflowerMadam ( "Trouble knocked at the door, but, hearing laughter, hurried away". - B. Franklin)
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Why would Trump endorse Darline Graham? That makes no sense. She’s never done anything to deserve to be put in office.


20 posted on 07/21/2026 5:47:44 AM PDT by boycott
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