Republican candidates for the U.S. Senate seat vacated by Lindsey Graham participate in a debate on August 3.
Republican candidates for the U.S. Senate seat vacated by the late Lindsey Graham will participate in a special primary debate on August 3, 2026. The event, hosted by Gray Television at the WIS-TV studios in downtown Columbia, is a partnership between WCSC, Gray Media, and the South Carolina Republican Party. SCGOP Chairman Drew McKissick stated that the debate provides an opportunity for voters to compare candidates on key issues and observe how they communicate their ideas. The party aims to use Gray Media’s broad broadcast reach to ensure the debate reaches Republicans across the state. Participation in the debate is conditional on candidates agreeing to take part in a potential runoff debate. The SCGOP Debate Committee will release further details regarding polling thresholds and debate rules in the coming days.