{
  "id": 530426,
  "title": "South Carolina Republicans hold primary to pick Senate replacement for the late Lindsey Graham",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/south-carolina-republicans-hold-primary-to-pick-senate-replacement",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-11T04:08:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/world/2026/08/10/south-carolina-republicans-hold-primary-to-pick-senate-replacement-for-the-late-lindsey-graham"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "South Carolina Republicans are holding a special primary to select a replacement for the late Senator Lindsey Graham, who passed away on July 11. His sister, Darline Graham, is running to fill the remainder of his term and has received President Donald Trump's endorsement. The race is expected to be competitive, featuring several well-known politicians, including former Governor Mark Sanford, who is attempting a political comeback. South Carolina voters have consistently reelected Graham to office despite previous primary challenges. The election will take place on Tuesday, with the winner set to serve out the remainder of Graham's term.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Republicans pick nominee for Alabama US House district they redrew after Supreme Court ruling",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/republicans-pick-nominee-for-alabama-us-house-district-they-redrew",
        "published": "2026-08-11T04:13:36.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}