CHAPIN, S.C. (AP) — Former South Carolina Lt. Gov. André Bauer is mounting a GOP primary challenge to Sen. Lindsey Graham, ...

Bauer, a longtime supporter of Donald Trump, criticizes Graham for not being conservative enough to represent South Carolina ...

Andre Bauer, the former lieutenant governor of South Carolina, said he is seriously considering challenging Graham in 2026.

Former SC Lt. Gov. Andre Bauer is eyeing Lindsey Graham’s Senate seat, sparking interest in a competitive GOP primary. Will Bauer make his move official?

Graham has repeatedly overcome primary threats over his four terms serving in the Senate, but Bauer represents the highest-profile Republican considering a run this cycle and has won statewide twice.

The Senate’s presiding Republican chair has ruled that Lindsey Graham has the sole authority to decide if provisions of the GOP megabill violate the Congressional Budget Act or other budget laws.

Sen. Graham praises Trump's Israel-Iran ceasefire announcement after Operation Midnight Hammer, says Biden administration's failed foreign policy is being reversed.