Mark Lynch, a candidate in South Carolina's special Republican U.S. Senate primary, has endorsed Rep. Ralph Norman in the upcoming runoff election against Sen. Darline Graham.
Graham secured first place in the Aug. 11 primary, with Norman advancing in second. The runoff is scheduled for Aug. 25.
Lynch, who finished fifth in the primary, stated his support for Norman on Wednesday. "I am honored to receive Mark Lynch's support and endorsement in my race for U.S. Senate!" Norman announced on X, formerly Twitter. "Our country needs someone who will put America First, and the people of South Carolina have shown they are ready for a businessman and someone with a proven conservative record who will be their voice in Washington, D.C."
Graham, the sister of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, was appointed to serve the remainder of her brother's term by South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster. President Donald Trump has endorsed Graham, and NRSC Chairman Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., also announced his support for her after her primary victory. Scott described Graham as "a conservative stalwart, a hard worker, and represents our beloved state with class, humility, and dignity." He added that she is "making her brother proud" while also proving to be "her own person: focused on pocketbook issues, defending our South Carolina values, and delivering for the people she represents."