Trump-Endorsed Candidates Win Primary Elections
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Trump’s endorsement remains strong.
Trump-endorsed Lindsey Graham won the GOP primary in South Carolina.
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) is projected to win South Carolina’s GOP Senate primary, avoiding a runoff in a crowded field of candidates, according to Decision Desk HQ.
The victory marks a win for President Trump, who endorsed Graham and joined a tele-rally with the four-term senator Monday evening.
Graham defeated Republican challenger Mark Lynch, an appliance repair executive, who campaigned on the need for new leadership and attacked the senator’s foreign policy record.
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“If you think President Trump’s done a good job, I do too. He’s endorsed me, not my opponents, but me,” he continued. “If you want somebody to go to Washington that can help him, I’m your best choice. If you want somebody to go back to Washington who understands the world, the opportunities and dangers it presents to us as a state and nation, I’m your best choice.”
Trump endorsed Graham, saying, “Lindsey has been a wonderful friend to me, and has always been there when I needed him.”
President Donald Trump endorsed Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., describing the lawmaker as “a wonderful friend.”
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“Senator Lindsey Graham is working incredibly hard for the Great People of South Carolina, a State I love and WON BIG in 2016, 2020, and 2024!” Trump declared in a Truth Social post on Wednesday night.
“Lindsey has been a wonderful friend to me, and has always been there when I needed him. As the Chair of the Senate Budget Committee, Lindsey is fighting tirelessly to Grow the Economy, Lower Taxes, and Eliminate Government Waste. Lindsey is also relentlessly focused on helping us Secure the Border, Stop Migrant Crime, Strongly Support our Great Military/Vets, Promote American Energy DOMINANCE, Defend our always under siege Second Amendment, and ensure PEACE THROUGH STRENGTH,” he continued.
“Senator Lindsey Graham has my Complete and Total Endorsement for Re-Election — HE WILL NOT LET YOU DOWN. Everyone in South Carolina should help Lindsey have a BIG WIN next year!”
Trump posted this image after the win.
Other Trump-backed candidates also won.
Wes Climer of SC-05.
Sheri Biggs of SC-03.
Russell Fry of SC-07.
Jo Wilson of SC-02.
William Timmons of SC-04.
Paul LePage of ME-02.
MAGA is stronger than ever!
