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Andrews Leads Primary; Trump Backs Graham at 46%

6/9/2026

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Pollsters flag a runoff in the June 9, 2026 South Carolina Senate primary because Senator Lindsey Graham’s backing of the U.S.-Iran war coincides with a late May Citadel poll shows him at 46 % versus Mark Lynch’s 36 %.
U.S. President Donald Trump has endorsed Graham and Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette, a factor that could prevent a runoff.
Democratic pediatrician Annie Andrews leads the primary and is expected to face Graham in the November election.

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Pollsters flag a runoff in the June 9, 2026 South Carolina Senate primary because Senator Lindsey Graham’s backing of the U.S.-Iran war coincides with a late May Citadel poll shows him at 46 % versus Mark Lynch’s 36 %.
U.S. President Donald Trump has endorsed Graham and Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette, a factor that could prevent a runoff.
Democratic pediatrician Annie Andrews leads the primary and is expected to face Graham in the November election.