AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoU.S. Senate Special Primary: Sen. Darline Graham made her political debut in Lexington, pitching President Trump’s agenda as she seeks to replace her late brother, Lindsey Graham, in the Aug. 11 GOP primary. Campaign Trail: Rep. Russell Fry held a meet-and-greet in Aiken laying out his “deliver results” message ahead of the same special election. GOP Field & Rules: A Lexington event drew 9 Republican candidates for stump speeches, with most emphasizing immigration enforcement and spending restraint; the race remains tightly packed. Democrats on Veterans: In Beaufort, Democratic candidates Nancy Lacore and Ann Shippy focused on veterans’ and military families’ issues, including health care, housing, and a proposed data-center moratorium. Civic & Community Watch: Main Street Laurens lost its accredited Main Street status after a review found governance and documentation failures, including incomplete records and AI-generated submissions not properly edited. Public Safety: Lexington County reported a deputy’s death during Lake Murray dive team training; the coroner is investigating.
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