# Crowded GOP primary held in South Carolina to replace late Sen. Lindsey Graham

https://mins.news/en/video/19124

- CBS News, 2026-08-11 12:54 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HlKITbrkAnk

> South Carolina is holding a Republican primary featuring a crowded field of candidates seeking to replace the late Sen. Lindsey Graham on the ballot. Primaries are also taking place in five other states on Tuesday. The contests include a Senate race in Minnesota and a governor’s race in Wisconsin. The report highlights the competition surrounding the South Carolina Senate seat and the other closely watched elections.

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