Andre Bauer, the former lieutenant governor of South Carolina, launched his bid on Wednesday to replace Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC). Bauer had hinted at the move in an exclusive interview with the Washington Examiner last week.

Former South Carolina Lt. Gov. André Bauer is mounting a GOP primary challenge to Sen. Lindsey Graham, arguing the incumbent isn't conservative enough to represent the state.Bauer, a wealthy developer,

Andre Bauer's sudden entry into the 2026 U.S. Senate race against S.C. Sen. Lindsey Graham comes months after saying he had no plans to re-enter politics.