Challenger to Lindsey Graham in U.S. Senate race drops out. Here’s who
Senator Lindsey Graham's primary challenger, Paul Dans, dropped out of the race after former President Trump reiterated his support for Graham.
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Published Apr 10, 2026
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Paul Dans, a key figure behind Project 2025, has withdrawn from the South Carolina Republican primary challenge against Senator Lindsey Graham and endorsed fellow candidate Mark Lynch.
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15 OUTLETSRight-leaning outlets like Breitbart and Next News Network highlight Trump’s "forceful" defense of Graham against "lunatic" primary challengers, framing the endorsement as a decisive blow to the opposition. In contrast, The State and DNYUZ focus on the practical fallout of the announcement, noting that key challengers have already begun to withdraw from the race.
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