Trump supporter Andre Bauer announces Senate bid against Lindsey Graham in SC's 2026 Republican primary, highlighting America First credentials and attacking Graham's record

"As a proven conservative fighter, I will unapologetically stand with President Trump and the America First agenda and will fight to put South Carolina first," André Bauer said.

The Palmetto State’s senior senator has faced primary challenges before, and multiple challengers helped lead to a split in the anti-Graham vote.

State Rep. RJ May was a founding member of the South Carolina hard-line conservative group. He was a lead strategist and often the target of ire in the House.

In an X post after publication, Alex Latcham, who oversaw Trump campaign operations in South Carolina, disputed Bauer’s claim of support as “bulls***.” Lacham is now executive director of the Senate Leadership Fund, the outside group that protects GOP incumbents.

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