# Lindsey Graham

> Lindsey Olin Graham has served as the senior United States Senator from South Carolina since January 2003. He previously served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1995 to 2003. He is a retired Colonel in the U.S. Air Force Reserve with 33 years of service.

## Key facts

- Party: Republican
- Office sought: U.S. Senate
- Current office: U.S. Senator from South Carolina
- State: SC
- Race: South Carolina U.S. Senate 2026
- Incumbent status: challenger
- Residence: Seneca, South Carolina
- Race rating: Safe R
- Campaign website: https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/

## Background

- Education: B.A., University of South Carolina; J.D., University of South Carolina School of Law.
- Professional background: Air Force Judge Advocate General (JAG) attorney; private law practice.
- Public service: U.S. Representative for South Carolina's 3rd congressional district (1995–2003); U.S. Senator from South Carolina (2003–present); Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee; Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee.
- Military service: U.S. Air Force Reserve, Colonel, 33 years of service.

## Opponents in this race

- [Lindsey Graham](https://transparencyreport.io/candidates/lindsey-graham-sc-2026.md) — Republican
- [Annie Andrews](https://transparencyreport.io/candidates/annie-andrews-sc-2026.md) — Democratic

## Sources

- Official Campaign Website – Lindsey Olin Graham: https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/

Last updated: 2026-07-19T20:28:46.309Z

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Source: Transparency Report — https://transparencyreport.io/candidates/lindsey-graham-south-carolina-r-2026
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