Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., has won the Republican primary in South Carolina, defeating businessman Mark Lynch. Graham, who is running for a fifth term in the upper chamber, was endorsed by President Donald Trump and has been a strong supporter of the president’s agenda.

Primary Battle

The primary battle between Graham and Lynch highlighted the ongoing feud within the GOP, pitting Trump-aligned candidates against the edges of the president’s own MAGA movement. Graham’s victory was seen as a win for the establishment wing of the party, while Lynch’s campaign was backed by some conservative activists who have been critical of Graham’s record on issues like immigration.

Graham has been a key player in advancing the GOP’s $70 billion immigration enforcement package and has been a strong supporter of President Trump’s border security efforts. He will now face off against Dr. Annie Andrews, a pediatrician, in the general election in November.

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