# Lynch Under Fire as Senate Race Heats Up

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Podcast: [US News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/us-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7023297)
Published: 2026-06-08T02:26:52+00:00
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South Carolina Republicans head to the polls as the Senate race intensifies, with challenger Mark Lynch facing fresh scrutiny over finances and past controversies. Incumbent Lindsey Graham, backed by President Trump, is under fire as new reports reveal Lynch owes $50K–$100K in federal taxes and hasn’t disclosed the source of $5 million in campaign funds—sparking an ethics complaint. Lynch’s 1984 felony conviction, which he claims was pardoned by the president, lacks official confirmation, and a 1985 accident where he allegedly fled the scene resurfaces, though he denies it was a hit-and-run. Graham’s team is weaponizing Lynch’s record, including his shaky constitutional knowledge, as polls show Graham ahead but still needing over 50% to avoid a runoff. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/0bb852e3488fbeb9

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