In this segment, host Charlie James interviews Drew McKissick, the Chairman of the South Carolina GOP, to discuss the political landscape following the unexpected death of Senator Lindsey Graham. McKissick outlines the strict, fast-tracked timeline for the special election, noting that candidate filing opens on July 21st and closes on July 28th, with the special primary set for August 11th and a potential runoff on August 25th. They also address the voting rules, with McKissick confirming that anyone who voted in the June Democratic primary will be legally barred from participating in this special Republican primary. McKissick notes that while a crowded primary could lead to a runoff, Donald Trump may issue a swift endorsement to help clear the field and save campaign resources for the general election against Democrat Annie Andrews.
Jul 13, 2026
