EXCLUSIVE — Andre Bauer, the former lieutenant governor of South Carolina, is adding his name to the list of Republicans contemplating a bid for Sen. Lindsey Graham‘s (R-SC) seat next year.
In an interview, Bauer told the Washington Examiner he is leaning toward running in the 2026 Senate primary, laying the groundwork for what would be a challenge from Graham’s right.
“I’m giving it careful consideration,” he said, before criticizing Graham’s hawkish stance on foreign policy and bipartisan streak.
“He’s lost his way. It’s more foreign wars. It’s not supporting an America First agenda,” Bauer said.
Graham has repeatedly overcome primary threats over his four terms serving in the Senate, but Bauer represents the highest-profile Republican considering a run this cycle and has won statewide twice.
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