Thune says he won’t endorse ‘at the moment’ in South Carolina Senate race
- Posted on July 20, 2026
- By The Hill
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In brief
Senate Majority Leader John Thune maintains a neutral stance in South Carolina's upcoming Senate primary to succeed the late Lindsey Graham. Thune's decision to refrain from endorsing any candidate at this time reflects the Republican leadership's approach to internal party disputes. This position allows the GOP to preserve unity while permitting South Carolina voters to determine their preferred nominee for Graham's full-term replacement in the competitive race.
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Thune says he won’t endorse ‘at the moment’ in South Carolina Senate race
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) told reporters he won’t endorse a primary candidate to replace the late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) for a full term. “I’m not end…
