Lindsey Graham Faces Unexpectedly Tough Primary as Rival Graham Platner Outperforms
The Nation—In South Carolina's Republican primary, Senator Lindsey Graham seeking a fifth term performed worse than expected while his challenger, attorney Graham Platner, outperformed polling projections in a reliably red state where Graham has long dominated. Republicans are also working to extend their winning streak in the governor's race. The primary results narrow the field ahead of the general election in one of the South's most competitive nomination battles this cycle.