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# Four takeaways from the South Carolina GOP Senate debate

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**Published:** August 5, 2026  
**Original:** https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/6009634-four-takeaways-from-the-south-carolina-gop-senate-debate/  

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- [Overview](#overview)

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## Overview

Four South Carolina Republicans seeking the late Sen. Lindsey Graham’s (R-S.C.) spot on the November ballot faced off on the debate stage for a second straight night Tuesday. Hosted by Nexstar Media Group, The Hill’s parent company, the debate gave Reps. Russell Fry (R-S.C.) and Ralph Norman (R-S.C.), former Rep. Mark Sanford (R-S.C.) and businessman...

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