S6 Ep53: South Carolina’s Surprise Election (with Meg Kinnard)

S6 Ep53: South Carolina’s Surprise Election (with Meg Kinnard)

August 8, 2026 · 42 min · Season 6 · Episode 53

About this episode

The episode discusses the special Republican primary in South Carolina following Lindsey Graham's passing, featuring insights from Meg Kinnard.

After Sen. Lindsey Graham’s passing in July, South Carolina is holding a special Republican primary to replace him as the nominee for U.S. Senate. His sister, Sen. Darline Graham, has President Trump’s endorsement. But the polls (and our focus group) suggests that that may not be enough to fend off a cadre of other challengers. Associated Press national politics reporter Meg Kinnard joins Sarah to discuss Lindsey Graham’s legacy among South Carolina Republicans, and the state’s unexpected (and fast) special election.

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