In their only debate before voters choose between them, U.S. Rep. Ralph Norman pointed to his years of experience on Capitol Hill, while U.S. Sen. Darline Graham used it against him. Early voting starts Wednesday in the special primary runoff that will decide who replaces the late Lindsey Graham as the GOP nominee for the […]

WEST COLUMBIA — As candidates sprint to make their pitches to voters ahead of the special Senate election Tuesday, questions over what qualifies as diversity, equity and inclusion have emerged as a central issue. Ten candidates are running to replace U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham as the Republican nominee on the November ballot following the longtime […]

COLUMBIA — Questions about the war in Iran and candidates’ general willingness to buck President Donald Trump provided some of the biggest distinctions between Republicans on stage Monday asking South Carolinians to support their bid for U.S. Senate. The winner of the special GOP primary will replace the late Sen. Lindsey Graham as the GOP […]

Former Gov. Mark Sanford is joining the race to replace U.S. Senate Lindsey Graham on a pledge to "get Washington's finances back in order."