Project 2025 Architect Paul Dans Quits South Carolina Senate Race, Endorses Challenger
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Project 2025 Architect Paul Dans Quits South Carolina Senate Race, Endorses Challenger

10 April, 2026.USA.3 sources

Key Takeaways

  • Paul Dans, Project 2025 architect, ends GOP primary bid against Lindsey Graham.
  • He endorses Mark Lynch, appliance-store owner, to challenge Graham.
  • Withdrawal announced Friday on X.

Dans Exits Senate Race

Dans endorsed Mark Lynch, writing that we cannot Make America Great Again until Lady Graham is taken out of office.

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Trump celebrated Dans' exit, blaming it on Tucker Carlson's endorsement, calling it THE KISS OF DEATH.

Dans struggled to raise money, pulling in nearly $630,000 compared to Graham's $19 million.

The South Carolina primary is set for June 9.

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