How to watch the SC Republican U.S. Senate Special Election Primary Debate

by WTOC Staff

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Gray Media, WTOC’s parent-company, has partnered with the South Carolina Republican Party to host an exclusive debate ahead of the upcoming special U.S. Senate Republican primary.

The debate is scheduled for Monday, Aug. 3, from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The candidates

Five candidates are set to participate in the debate:

Sen. Darline Graham
Rep. Russell Fry
Mark Lynch
Rep. Ralph Norman
Mark Sanford

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What party leaders said

SCGOP Chairman Drew McKissick said the debate will give Republican voters a chance to compare candidates on the issues and see how they communicate their ideas.

“As Republicans consider who should represent us on the ballot and represent South Carolina in the U.S. Senate for the next six years, it’s critical that they have an opportunity to compare the candidates on the issues and how they communicate their ideas to the public,” McKissick said in a statement.

McKissick added that Gray Media’s broadcast reach in the state will help bring the debate to Republicans across South Carolina.

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Where to watch

The debate will air and stream live across Gray Media stations and digital platforms serving South Carolina, including:

Greenville-Spartanburg-Anderson: WHNS FOX Carolina and all digital platforms
Columbia: WIS NBC 10 and all digital platforms
Charleston: WCSC Live 5 and all digital platforms
Myrtle Beach: WMBF NBC and all digital platforms
Augusta-Aiken: WAGT NBC and all digital platforms
Charlotte: Digitally on the WBTV website and news app platforms
Savannah: WTOC 11 and all digital platforms

Early voting for the Senate primary runs from Aug. 5-7. Click/tap here for more information about early voting.