President Donald Trump’s first campaign stop for the 2026 midterms will be with Republican South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham.
Trump and Graham will host “the Third Trump Graham Golf Classic fundraiser” in November to boost the Senator’s reelection campaign, according to a press release.
“President Trump’s support for my reelection has been tremendously helpful, and I am truly honored to have his endorsement. When you think it can’t get any better with President Trump supporting my campaign, it just did,” Graham said in a statement in the press release.
“I am thrilled that he would do this, and it is going to be a big, big event. It will not only help me tremendously, but it will help others who support President Trump,” Graham continued.
President Trump’s endorsement means the world to me. I am humbled by his faith in me as a Senator and as a friend.
On a professional level, I am proud to have been there at the beginning when President Trump — through sheer force of will —achieved the greatest political comeback… pic.twitter.com/uLmTmM7Dof
— Lindsey Graham (@LindseyGrahamSC) March 27, 2025
Graham’s reelection campaign totaled $1.7 million in receipts and $14.5 million cash on hand following the third quarter, the press release states. That is the highest cash on hand of any incumbent Republican senator in-cycle, according to the release.
Graham has two primary opponents, including Mark Lynch, a Greensville businessman, and Paul Dans, who is known for his leading role in the Heritage Foundation’s “Project 2025.” (RELATED: Trump Campaign Issues Brutal Blow To Project 2025 After Leader Steps Down)
U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) speaks to reporters outside of the White House on February 28, 2025 in Washington, DC. Graham spoke on the heated Oval Office meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, U.S. President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)
Five Democrats are running for the seat, including Annie Andrews, a pediatrician who previously challenged Republican South Carolina Rep. Nancy Mace.
“A heartfelt thank you to all the volunteers and donors who have made our reelection campaign so strong. The support is wide and deep and much appreciated by my campaign team who are doing an outstanding job,” Graham wrote in a press release.
“My campaign is in a strong position thanks to the efforts of so many. And remember 2020, we have to keep our guard up when it comes to Democrats who are obsessed with beating me. Bring it on,” he added.
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