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South Carolina Republican Representative Russell Fry announced on Monday that he will run for the U.S. Senate seat left vacant by the late Senator Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.). In a campaign statement, Fry expressed grief over the loss of Graham, whom he called a 'legendary leader' and a close friend, and stated that the focus now shifts to the future. Fry's entry into the race marks the beginning of a competitive Republican primary to fill the seat in a deeply conservative state. The announcement comes as South Carolina prepares for a special election to determine Graham's successor.
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South Carolina Republican Representative Russell Fry announced on Monday that he will run to fill the Senate seat vacated by the late Senator Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.).
"Last week, we all lost a legendary leader, and I lost a good friend," Fry said in a campaign statement. "This week, we are faced with what comes next. I..."
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South Carolina Republican Russell Fry Announces Run for Lindsey Graham's Senate Seat