Beaufort County Republicans rally voters as Sen. Darline Graham pushes early voting

BEAUFORT, S.C. (WTOC) - The Beaufort County Republican Party held a rally Friday to encourage voters to cast ballots early, days before early voting begins in South Carolina.

Republican candidates gather in Beaufort

Republican candidates from local and state races gathered in Beaufort Friday for a final push before early voting begins.

Organizers said it is important to round up voters and encourage them to support Republican candidates and vote early.

Graham seeks reelection

Among the candidates in attendance was U.S. Sen. Darline Graham, R-S.C., who is seeking to defend her Senate seat against Democrat Annie Andrews and several other candidates.

Graham said she is running to represent the people of South Carolina and said hearing from voters about their priorities is essential to her campaign.

Graham’s message to voters

“Everyone needs to get out and vote, take family and friends, take as many as they can. The polls do have us close, so again, it’s just important to get out on election day or early voting and get out and vote,” Graham said.

Upcoming events

The Beaufort County Democratic Party says it will hold a voter rally Oct. 25.

Early voting begins Monday, Oct. 19, in South Carolina.