The Graham Seat Special Election will take place on Aug. 11 to decide who will appear on the ballot in November. Several candidates are already vying for the historic seat, with Russell Fry, Darline Graham, and Ralph Norman being the top names in polling.
Candidate Insights
Brian Sweeney, a local podcaster, has provided his insight into the election. He believes Russell Fry is sure to win Horry County and will do well in Georgetown County. However, Sweeney does not think Fry can make a runoff, which is a likely outcome with many candidates in the race.
Sweeney predicts Ralph Norman and Darline Graham will make the runoff. He also believes the contest between Norman and Graham will be too close to call at this time. The U.S. Senate special Republican primary election will take place on Tuesday, Aug. 11.
Voters who meet the eligibility criteria will play a role in reducing the number of candidates before the general midterm election scheduled for November 3, 2026. The Republican candidate will compete against Annie Andrews, the Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate.
Individuals who participated in the June Democratic primary are ineligible to vote in the special election. Early voting for the Graham Seat Special Election begins on Wednesday, August 5, and concludes on Friday, August 7. Voting centers will be available from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
Original reporting: MyrtleBeachSC News — read the source article.
