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South Carolina Republican Russell Fry joins race for Graham Senate seat

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South Carolina Republican Rep. Russell Fry on Monday announced he will run to fill the Senate seat vacated by the late Sen. 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.

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  1. Just the News

    SC Rep. Russell Fry announces bid for Graham's seat (opens Just the News)

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    Fry joins Rep. Ralph Norman, R-S.C., and Mark Lynch in the primary field.

  2. WCBD News 2

    'I'm in': Russell Fry announces candidacy for U.S. Senate (opens WCBD News 2)

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    COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCBD) - U.S. Rep. Russell Fry has declared his candidacy for U.S. Senate. After teasing a possible run on social media, Fry, who represents South Carolina’s 7th congressional district, announced Monday morning that he will run to succeed Lindsey Graham in the special election.

  3. WSPA Greenville-Spartanburg

    'I'm In!' Rep. Russell Fry launches bid for US Senate seat (opens WSPA Greenville-Spartanburg)

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    WSPA Greenville-Spartanburg's feed description

    (WSPA)—U.S. Rep. Russell Fry announced Monday morning his candidacy for the U.S. Senate, seeking to represent South Carolina in the upcoming special primary Senate election this summer following the passing of Lindsey Graham.

  4. WCNC

    South Carolina Rep. Russell Fry to run for Lindsey Graham's Senate seat (opens WCNC)

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    Fry, a self-avowed "MAGA conservative," has joined the race to fill the U.S. Senate seat vacated by Lindsey Graham's death.

  5. Fits News

    S.C. Succession Drama: Russell Fry Enters U.S. Senate Race (opens Fits News)

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    White House stumbles, scrambles in bid to pick successor to the late U.S. senator Lindsey Graham...

  6. Washington Examiner

    Russell Fry announces campaign for Lindsey Graham’s Senate seat (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Rep. Russell Fry (R-SC) will be running in the Aug. 11 primary to replace the late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) in the Senate, he announced Monday morning. “Too many South Carolina families are struggling to make ends meet. High gas prices and soaring grocery costs are hurting hardworking people.

  7. WBTW Myrtle Beach

    Rep. Russell Fry launches bid for U.S. Senate seat of late Lindsey Graham (opens WBTW Myrtle Beach)

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    WBTW Myrtle Beach's feed description

    WASHINGTON, D.C. (WSPA) -- U.S. Rep. Russell Fry said Monday morning he will seek the Republican nomination for the U.S. Senate seat formerly held by the late Lindsey Graham in nex month's special primary Senate election.

  8. Roll Call

    Fry, Norman join GOP special election primary for Graham’s seat (opens Roll Call)

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    Roll Call's feed description

    South Carolina Rep. Russell Fry is running for Senate.

  9. The Hill

    South Carolina Republican Russell Fry joins race for Graham Senate seat (opens The Hill)

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    South Carolina Republican Rep. Russell Fry on Monday announced he will run to fill the Senate seat vacated by the late Sen. 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.

  10. Independent Journal Review

    Rep Russell Fry Joins Senate Race for Graham Seat (opens Independent Journal Review)

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    Rep. Russell Fry (R-S.C.) announced his candidacy for the Senate seat formerly held by the late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.). The special GOP primary will be held on Aug. 11.

  11. Breitbart News

    Rep. Russell Fry Launches Campaign for South Carolina U.S. Senate Seat: 'Need a Conservative Fighter in the Senate' (opens Breitbart News)

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    Rep. Russell Fry (R-SC) launched a campaign for South Carolina's U.S. Senate seat, which was held by the late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC).

  12. Washington Times

    Rep. Russell Fry enters race to replace late South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham (opens Washington Times)

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    Republican Rep. Russell Fry said Monday he's jumping into the special election to replace the late South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham, putting him on a potential crash course with newly appointed Sen. Darline Graham Nordone -- Mr. Graham's sister -- who is endorsed by President Trump.

  13. UPI

    South Carolina Rep. Russell Fry enters race to succeed Sen. Graham (opens UPI)

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    UPI's feed description

    South Carolina Republican Rep. Russell Fry announced Monday that he is running for the Senate seat left vacant with the death of Sen. Lindsey Graham.

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