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Survey of 870 South Carolina Likely GOP Primary Voters
Conducted May 20-25, 2026 by Pulse Opinion Research
Total How likely is it that you will vote in the 2026 South Carolina Republican Primary? How certain are you about your intention to vote for your candidate of choice? Gender Age Race Political Party Ideology Who do you trust more for your political news? Education Income Where do you live in South Carolina? Do you live in: Who did you vote for in the 2024 Presidential Election? Generally speaking, do you feel things in this country are going in the right direction, or have they gotten off on the wrong track? President Approval I am now going to read you a list of national issues. After listening to the entire list, which is most important to you? When thinking about the economy, which of the following issues is most important? Senator Lindsey Graham Favorability Republican candidate for Senate, Mark Lynch Favorability If the South Carolina 2026 Republican primary were held today and the candidates were Lindsey Graham and Mark Lynch, who would you vote for? Generic Ballot When thinking about Republican candidates for Senate in South Carolina, how important is Donald Trump’s endorsement? Paul Dans has ended his campaign for U.S. Senat and has endorsed Mark Lynch.  Does Paul Dans’ endorsement of Mark Lynch make you: What do you think is better for America? When thinking about who you plan to vote for in 2026, what is more important?
LVs Very likely Somewhat likely Very certain Somewhat certain Not very certain Not at all certain Not sure Men Women 18-29 30-39 40-49 50-64 65+ White Black Other Democrat Republican Independent Conservative Moderate Liberal Not sure Major cable news channels Network TV news X formerly known as Twitter Other social media sites Independent online sources Not sure No HS HS diploma Some college College degree Graduate Not sure <$50k $50-100k $100-200k $200k+ Not sure Upcountry Piedmont Central Pee Dee / Maccawaw Low country Somewhere else Urban Suburban Rural Harris Trump Other Didn't vote Not sure Right direction Wrong track Not sure Strongly approve Somewhat approve Somewhat disapprove Strongly disapprove Not sure Violent crime Illegal immigration and the border The economy Climate change Abortion Global conflicts & war Education Government corruption Human and sex trafficking Not sure More jobs High stock market Lowering prices Reducing the deficit Cutting taxes Not sure Very favorable Somewhat favorable Somewhat unfavorable Very unfavorable Not sure Very favorable Somewhat favorable Somewhat unfavorable Very unfavorable Not sure Graham Lynch Wouldn't vote Not sure Democrat Republican Wouldn't vote Not sure Very important Somewhat important Not very important Not at all important Not sure More likely Less likely No difference Not sure Republican Party should be more like Trump Trump should be more like the Republican Party Not sure Local issues National issues Not sure
Generally speaking, do you feel things in this country are going in the right direction, or have they gotten off on the wrong track? Right direction 52% 57% 40% 61% 52% 33% 9% 20% 59% 46% 51% 50% 43% 56% 58% 52% 48% 73% 18% 61% 29% 63% 35% 20% 18% 59% 51% 78% 43% 47% 36% 70% 55% 50% 53% 48% 16% 47% 54% 57% 52% 65% 62% 47% 56% 37% 50% 50% 51% 54% 52% 16% 63% 24% 23% 24% 100% 0% 0% 87% 50% 8% 3% 10% 58% 72% 46% 23% 59% 51% 48% 40% 53% 51% 60% 74% 45% 61% 57% 33% 73% 61% 51% 22% 31% 81% 66% 44% 36% 44% 66% 45% 26% 33% 25% 62% 34% 13% 72% 58% 44% 7% 28% 69% 62% 47% 48% 76% 27% 27% 53% 53% 43%
Wrong track 39% 35% 50% 34% 39% 51% 75% 44% 35% 43% 42% 39% 49% 35% 34% 39% 47% 22% 79% 30% 61% 29% 56% 75% 50% 35% 41% 14% 48% 45% 45% 21% 34% 40% 39% 47% 84% 44% 34% 38% 43% 30% 31% 41% 38% 41% 43% 41% 41% 37% 39% 81% 28% 63% 72% 27% 0% 100% 0% 7% 36% 84% 96% 30% 34% 18% 47% 76% 27% 37% 50% 50% 32% 0% 30% 23% 47% 30% 33% 35% 20% 31% 39% 73% 41% 19% 28% 48% 51% 43% 27% 49% 69% 49% 73% 29% 61% 66% 20% 31% 43% 90% 59% 28% 32% 44% 37% 16% 68% 57% 41% 39% 33%
Not sure 9% 8% 10% 5% 9% 15% 16% 36% 6% 12% 7% 10% 9% 9% 8% 10% 4% 5% 4% 9% 9% 8% 9% 4% 32% 6% 8% 7% 9% 8% 18% 9% 10% 10% 8% 6% 0% 9% 11% 5% 6% 5% 7% 12% 6% 22% 6% 9% 8% 9% 9% 3% 10% 12% 5% 48% 0% 0% 100% 6% 15% 8% 1% 60% 8% 10% 6% 1% 14% 13% 2% 10% 15% 49% 10% 3% 8% 9% 10% 33% 7% 8% 10% 6% 27% 0% 6% 7% 13% 13% 8% 6% 5% 18% 2% 9% 5% 21% 7% 11% 13% 4% 13% 3% 6% 10% 15% 8% 6% 16% 7% 8% 24%
Total How likely is it that you will vote in the 2026 South Carolina Republican Primary? How certain are you about your intention to vote for your candidate of choice? Gender Age Race Political Party Ideology Who do you trust more for your political news? Education Income Where do you live in South Carolina? Do you live in: Who did you vote for in the 2024 Presidential Election? Generally speaking, do you feel things in this country are going in the right direction, or have they gotten off on the wrong track? President Approval I am now going to read you a list of national issues. After listening to the entire list, which is most important to you? When thinking about the economy, which of the following issues is most important? Senator Lindsey Graham Favorability Republican candidate for Senate, Mark Lynch Favorability If the South Carolina 2026 Republican primary were held today and the candidates were Lindsey Graham and Mark Lynch, who would you vote for? Generic Ballot When thinking about Republican candidates for Senate in South Carolina, how important is Donald Trump’s endorsement? Paul Dans has ended his campaign for U.S. Senat and has endorsed Mark Lynch.  Does Paul Dans’ endorsement of Mark Lynch make you: What do you think is better for America? When thinking about who you plan to vote for in 2026, what is more important?
LVs Very likely Somewhat likely Very certain Somewhat certain Not very certain Not at all certain Not sure Men Women 18-29 30-39 40-49 50-64 65+ White Black Other Democrat Republican Independent Conservative Moderate Liberal Not sure Major cable news channels Network TV news X formerly known as Twitter Other social media sites Independent online sources Not sure No HS HS diploma Some college College degree Graduate Not sure <$50k $50-100k $100-200k $200k+ Not sure Upcountry Piedmont Central Pee Dee / Maccawaw Low country Somewhere else Urban Suburban Rural Harris Trump Other Didn't vote Not sure Right direction Wrong track Not sure Strongly approve Somewhat approve Somewhat disapprove Strongly disapprove Not sure Violent crime Illegal immigration and the border The economy Climate change Abortion Global conflicts & war Education Government corruption Human and sex trafficking Not sure More jobs High stock market Lowering prices Reducing the deficit Cutting taxes Not sure Very favorable Somewhat favorable Somewhat unfavorable Very unfavorable Not sure Very favorable Somewhat favorable Somewhat unfavorable Very unfavorable Not sure Graham Lynch Wouldn't vote Not sure Democrat Republican Wouldn't vote Not sure Very important Somewhat important Not very important Not at all important Not sure More likely Less likely No difference Not sure Republican Party should be more like Trump Trump should be more like the Republican Party Not sure Local issues National issues Not sure
President Approval Strongly approve 41% 48% 21% 53% 32% 23% 14% 31% 43% 39% 29% 36% 36% 43% 51% 41% 29% 68% 11% 49% 17% 51% 22% 14% 26% 50% 36% 58% 33% 34% 32% 83% 39% 38% 42% 39% 0% 39% 41% 46% 36% 41% 46% 41% 46% 40% 39% 24% 39% 42% 43% 8% 51% 2% 20% 11% 68% 8% 29% 100% 0% 0% 0% 0% 52% 65% 31% 24% 26% 30% 34% 39% 35% 44% 51% 55% 33% 49% 50% 24% 70% 40% 38% 21% 20% 75% 41% 37% 32% 36% 51% 31% 20% 34% 11% 51% 23% 5% 71% 37% 18% 5% 11% 51% 48% 36% 45% 66% 9% 21% 40% 41% 48%
Somewhat approve 31% 26% 47% 23% 42% 34% 32% 32% 31% 32% 37% 39% 29% 30% 28% 33% 26% 19% 11% 34% 27% 34% 33% 9% 23% 26% 33% 32% 35% 32% 37% 11% 38% 39% 25% 26% 70% 34% 33% 27% 26% 27% 36% 32% 27% 30% 27% 45% 34% 29% 32% 11% 36% 22% 33% 15% 30% 29% 53% 0% 100% 0% 0% 0% 25% 30% 35% 19% 52% 31% 33% 22% 51% 20% 28% 37% 33% 30% 28% 33% 23% 46% 34% 7% 46% 13% 43% 27% 23% 33% 34% 31% 21% 27% 16% 35% 15% 29% 24% 51% 44% 4% 17% 34% 38% 30% 25% 31% 33% 30% 33% 31% 28%
Somewhat disapprove 9% 8% 15% 9% 9% 16% 10% 5% 8% 11% 9% 10% 12% 13% 4% 10% 9% 2% 10% 9% 12% 7% 18% 7% 12% 7% 10% 1% 12% 13% 10% 1% 8% 9% 14% 5% 0% 9% 10% 9% 10% 5% 7% 11% 4% 14% 13% 11% 8% 9% 12% 7% 9% 24% 22% 14% 2% 20% 9% 0% 0% 100% 0% 0% 9% 3% 14% 9% 0% 12% 15% 8% 1% 0% 10% 4% 11% 4% 11% 16% 5% 10% 12% 9% 12% 8% 8% 12% 6% 11% 10% 10% 3% 10% 9% 9% 5% 20% 3% 8% 21% 17% 24% 6% 3% 12% 6% 2% 20% 13% 8% 10% 10%
Strongly disapprove 17% 18% 16% 15% 16% 24% 43% 19% 17% 17% 24% 13% 22% 14% 17% 15% 33% 11% 64% 8% 42% 8% 26% 67% 34% 16% 21% 9% 20% 20% 16% 2% 14% 14% 18% 31% 14% 17% 14% 19% 28% 16% 11% 14% 23% 17% 20% 18% 18% 19% 12% 73% 4% 51% 21% 27% 1% 43% 3% 0% 0% 0% 100% 0% 13% 2% 20% 46% 21% 26% 14% 31% 10% 7% 10% 4% 22% 17% 11% 17% 2% 4% 15% 62% 13% 3% 8% 24% 37% 18% 5% 28% 55% 24% 62% 6% 58% 38% 2% 4% 17% 73% 36% 9% 11% 21% 19% 1% 38% 31% 19% 17% 9%
Not sure 1% 0% 2% 0% 1% 2% 1% 13% 1% 1% 0% 3% 2% 0% 0% 1% 3% 0% 3% 0% 3% 0% 1% 2% 5% 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 5% 3% 1% 1% 1% 0% 16% 1% 1% 0% 0% 11% 0% 2% 1% 0% 1% 3% 1% 1% 2% 1% 0% 2% 5% 33% 0% 1% 6% 0% 0% 0% 0% 100% 1% 0% 1% 1% 0% 0% 4% 0% 3% 30% 1% 0% 1% 0% 0% 9% 0% 0% 0% 1% 10% 0% 0% 0% 2% 2% 0% 0% 1% 5% 2% 0% 0% 8% 0% 1% 0% 2% 12% 0% 0% 1% 5% 0% 0% 4% 1% 1% 4%
Total How likely is it that you will vote in the 2026 South Carolina Republican Primary? How certain are you about your intention to vote for your candidate of choice? Gender Age Race Political Party Ideology Who do you trust more for your political news? Education Income Where do you live in South Carolina? Do you live in: Who did you vote for in the 2024 Presidential Election? Generally speaking, do you feel things in this country are going in the right direction, or have they gotten off on the wrong track? President Approval I am now going to read you a list of national issues. After listening to the entire list, which is most important to you? When thinking about the economy, which of the following issues is most important? Senator Lindsey Graham Favorability Republican candidate for Senate, Mark Lynch Favorability If the South Carolina 2026 Republican primary were held today and the candidates were Lindsey Graham and Mark Lynch, who would you vote for? Generic Ballot When thinking about Republican candidates for Senate in South Carolina, how important is Donald Trump’s endorsement? Paul Dans has ended his campaign for U.S. Senat and has endorsed Mark Lynch.  Does Paul Dans’ endorsement of Mark Lynch make you: What do you think is better for America? When thinking about who you plan to vote for in 2026, what is more important?
LVs Very likely Somewhat likely Very certain Somewhat certain Not very certain Not at all certain Not sure Men Women 18-29 30-39 40-49 50-64 65+ White Black Other Democrat Republican Independent Conservative Moderate Liberal Not sure Major cable news channels Network TV news X formerly known as Twitter Other social media sites Independent online sources Not sure No HS HS diploma Some college College degree Graduate Not sure <$50k $50-100k $100-200k $200k+ Not sure Upcountry Piedmont Central Pee Dee / Maccawaw Low country Somewhere else Urban Suburban Rural Harris Trump Other Didn't vote Not sure Right direction Wrong track Not sure Strongly approve Somewhat approve Somewhat disapprove Strongly disapprove Not sure Violent crime Illegal immigration and the border The economy Climate change Abortion Global conflicts & war Education Government corruption Human and sex trafficking Not sure More jobs High stock market Lowering prices Reducing the deficit Cutting taxes Not sure Very favorable Somewhat favorable Somewhat unfavorable Very unfavorable Not sure Very favorable Somewhat favorable Somewhat unfavorable Very unfavorable Not sure Graham Lynch Wouldn't vote Not sure Democrat Republican Wouldn't vote Not sure Very important Somewhat important Not very important Not at all important Not sure More likely Less likely No difference Not sure Republican Party should be more like Trump Trump should be more like the Republican Party Not sure Local issues National issues Not sure
Who did you vote for in the 2024 Presidential Election? Harris 15% 15% 16% 16% 13% 18% 24% 22% 15% 15% 23% 16% 16% 13% 14% 11% 43% 13% 79% 7% 33% 6% 27% 56% 26% 15% 25% 6% 14% 15% 14% 7% 17% 11% 14% 25% 0% 14% 14% 14% 28% 14% 13% 14% 16% 17% 17% 15% 19% 15% 10% 100% 0% 0% 0% 0% 5% 32% 5% 3% 5% 12% 65% 14% 18% 3% 17% 38% 10% 16% 18% 28% 9% 9% 15% 15% 16% 17% 12% 15% 8% 5% 14% 44% 10% 14% 8% 19% 27% 15% 7% 24% 43% 18% 64% 5% 26% 24% 7% 7% 12% 53% 23% 15% 18% 15% 14% 3% 31% 25% 16% 15% 13%
Trump 77% 80% 67% 79% 79% 68% 66% 57% 78% 75% 62% 72% 73% 81% 83% 82% 41% 80% 11% 89% 45% 89% 60% 33% 51% 77% 68% 88% 79% 77% 75% 76% 76% 79% 79% 68% 70% 75% 76% 84% 69% 79% 82% 77% 76% 77% 75% 70% 71% 79% 81% 0% 100% 0% 0% 0% 92% 55% 84% 95% 88% 70% 19% 33% 70% 95% 74% 37% 80% 81% 61% 68% 85% 58% 74% 78% 75% 80% 84% 62% 90% 88% 77% 42% 73% 84% 86% 71% 63% 76% 89% 67% 42% 68% 22% 91% 26% 52% 90% 88% 78% 31% 35% 77% 76% 77% 77% 93% 62% 56% 75% 77% 82%
Other 4% 3% 7% 3% 3% 9% 10% 0% 4% 3% 10% 3% 5% 2% 2% 3% 5% 1% 1% 1% 12% 2% 6% 8% 5% 3% 5% 5% 5% 4% 1% 2% 5% 3% 3% 4% 0% 5% 5% 1% 1% 3% 2% 4% 4% 2% 4% 5% 5% 3% 3% 0% 0% 100% 0% 0% 2% 6% 5% 0% 2% 9% 11% 8% 6% 1% 4% 22% 8% 0% 11% 1% 0% 0% 5% 5% 4% 2% 2% 6% 0% 2% 6% 8% 2% 0% 3% 9% 6% 1% 1% 6% 6% 6% 8% 2% 19% 10% 0% 2% 7% 13% 0% 4% 4% 4% 0% 2% 5% 7% 4% 4% 0%
Didn't vote 4% 2% 8% 3% 4% 5% 0% 13% 2% 5% 4% 8% 5% 3% 1% 3% 9% 5% 8% 3% 6% 2% 6% 3% 11% 4% 2% 1% 2% 4% 6% 14% 2% 6% 3% 2% 0% 6% 4% 1% 1% 0% 4% 5% 3% 3% 3% 5% 4% 2% 5% 0% 0% 0% 100% 0% 2% 7% 2% 2% 4% 8% 4% 20% 5% 0% 5% 3% 2% 3% 8% 2% 5% 10% 5% 2% 4% 1% 2% 3% 2% 4% 3% 5% 8% 3% 2% 1% 4% 6% 3% 2% 7% 6% 6% 2% 24% 8% 3% 3% 3% 3% 32% 3% 2% 4% 4% 2% 3% 9% 4% 4% 0%
Not sure 1% 0% 1% 0% 1% 0% 0% 8% 0% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 0% 1% 1% 0% 1% 0% 3% 0% 1% 1% 8% 0% 1% 0% 0% 0% 3% 1% 0% 1% 1% 0% 30% 0% 1% 0% 1% 4% 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 5% 1% 1% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0% 100% 0% 0% 4% 0% 0% 1% 1% 25% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 0% 1% 23% 2% 0% 0% 0% 0% 14% 0% 0% 0% 1% 7% 0% 1% 1% 0% 1% 0% 0% 2% 2% 1% 0% 4% 5% 0% 0% 1% 1% 11% 0% 0% 0% 4% 0% 0% 3% 1% 0% 5%
Total How likely is it that you will vote in the 2026 South Carolina Republican Primary? How certain are you about your intention to vote for your candidate of choice? Gender Age Race Political Party Ideology Who do you trust more for your political news? Education Income Where do you live in South Carolina? Do you live in: Who did you vote for in the 2024 Presidential Election? Generally speaking, do you feel things in this country are going in the right direction, or have they gotten off on the wrong track? President Approval I am now going to read you a list of national issues. After listening to the entire list, which is most important to you? When thinking about the economy, which of the following issues is most important? Senator Lindsey Graham Favorability Republican candidate for Senate, Mark Lynch Favorability If the South Carolina 2026 Republican primary were held today and the candidates were Lindsey Graham and Mark Lynch, who would you vote for? Generic Ballot When thinking about Republican candidates for Senate in South Carolina, how important is Donald Trump’s endorsement? Paul Dans has ended his campaign for U.S. Senat and has endorsed Mark Lynch.  Does Paul Dans’ endorsement of Mark Lynch make you: What do you think is better for America? When thinking about who you plan to vote for in 2026, what is more important?
LVs Very likely Somewhat likely Very certain Somewhat certain Not very certain Not at all certain Not sure Men Women 18-29 30-39 40-49 50-64 65+ White Black Other Democrat Republican Independent Conservative Moderate Liberal Not sure Major cable news channels Network TV news X formerly known as Twitter Other social media sites Independent online sources Not sure No HS HS diploma Some college College degree Graduate Not sure <$50k $50-100k $100-200k $200k+ Not sure Upcountry Piedmont Central Pee Dee / Maccawaw Low country Somewhere else Urban Suburban Rural Harris Trump Other Didn't vote Not sure Right direction Wrong track Not sure Strongly approve Somewhat approve Somewhat disapprove Strongly disapprove Not sure Violent crime Illegal immigration and the border The economy Climate change Abortion Global conflicts & war Education Government corruption Human and sex trafficking Not sure More jobs High stock market Lowering prices Reducing the deficit Cutting taxes Not sure Very favorable Somewhat favorable Somewhat unfavorable Very unfavorable Not sure Very favorable Somewhat favorable Somewhat unfavorable Very unfavorable Not sure Graham Lynch Wouldn't vote Not sure Democrat Republican Wouldn't vote Not sure Very important Somewhat important Not very important Not at all important Not sure More likely Less likely No difference Not sure Republican Party should be more like Trump Trump should be more like the Republican Party Not sure Local issues National issues Not sure
I am now going to read you a list of national issues. After listening to the entire list, which is most important to you? Violent crime 11% 10% 14% 11% 12% 12% 4% 1% 10% 12% 21% 12% 14% 8% 7% 11% 14% 6% 12% 10% 13% 11% 12% 6% 9% 12% 11% 11% 11% 10% 11% 30% 17% 8% 9% 5% 0% 17% 11% 5% 0% 8% 14% 13% 7% 10% 11% 8% 11% 11% 11% 13% 10% 17% 16% 10% 12% 10% 10% 14% 9% 10% 8% 17% 100% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 23% 15% 9% 5% 10% 9% 13% 12% 8% 8% 15% 19% 16% 10% 8% 6% 11% 9% 17% 12% 13% 11% 19% 4% 15% 9% 13% 5% 9% 16% 16% 10% 4% 11% 10% 14% 13% 10% 12%
Illegal immigration and the border 20% 23% 13% 24% 15% 20% 19% 28% 22% 19% 18% 15% 16% 19% 29% 21% 15% 20% 6% 24% 11% 26% 11% 3% 4% 21% 22% 30% 15% 19% 17% 26% 17% 26% 19% 18% 43% 21% 19% 21% 24% 11% 21% 19% 19% 22% 22% 17% 22% 20% 20% 4% 25% 8% 2% 11% 28% 9% 24% 32% 19% 7% 2% 0% 0% 100% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 18% 20% 18% 26% 28% 21% 18% 25% 25% 10% 19% 16% 17% 24% 18% 24% 23% 17% 18% 18% 8% 24% 22% 3% 26% 25% 14% 7% 1% 16% 21% 22% 14% 31% 7% 11% 17% 21% 24%
The economy 41% 39% 44% 38% 46% 36% 57% 25% 39% 42% 38% 41% 46% 47% 30% 40% 44% 42% 50% 39% 43% 36% 50% 54% 42% 41% 40% 39% 36% 42% 41% 16% 41% 41% 45% 36% 0% 34% 44% 43% 47% 39% 37% 46% 41% 48% 37% 42% 36% 43% 43% 44% 39% 45% 55% 25% 36% 49% 30% 30% 45% 60% 47% 23% 0% 0% 100% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 37% 35% 49% 24% 31% 30% 40% 39% 45% 42% 30% 40% 44% 40% 36% 40% 41% 43% 32% 37% 44% 39% 22% 56% 32% 43% 45% 49% 51% 38% 46% 41% 32% 33% 51% 44% 44% 39% 38%
Climate change 2% 2% 2% 3% 1% 1% 4% 1% 2% 2% 2% 4% 1% 2% 2% 2% 4% 0% 3% 2% 3% 2% 2% 5% 3% 3% 4% 2% 1% 1% 0% 5% 1% 1% 1% 7% 0% 2% 1% 3% 4% 0% 2% 2% 2% 1% 3% 0% 3% 2% 1% 5% 1% 13% 2% 0% 1% 4% 0% 1% 1% 2% 6% 2% 0% 0% 0% 100% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 8% 2% 1% 1% 0% 2% 2% 1% 5% 0% 4% 2% 1% 5% 1% 2% 3% 3% 1% 6% 1% 0% 2% 2% 1% 2% 6% 0% 4% 1% 2% 1% 1% 3% 2% 2% 2% 1%
Abortion 2% 2% 3% 2% 2% 3% 0% 0% 2% 2% 3% 5% 0% 2% 2% 2% 4% 0% 2% 2% 1% 2% 1% 3% 7% 2% 1% 2% 2% 2% 3% 0% 3% 1% 2% 2% 0% 3% 1% 2% 2% 0% 2% 1% 3% 1% 3% 2% 4% 1% 1% 1% 2% 5% 1% 0% 2% 1% 3% 1% 3% 0% 2% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 100% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 3% 4% 2% 0% 2% 8% 2% 2% 2% 2% 1% 0% 2% 3% 3% 1% 2% 3% 2% 0% 2% 2% 6% 0% 2% 1% 3% 2% 0% 3% 3% 1% 3% 2% 2% 2% 1% 2% 2%
Global conflicts & war 6% 5% 8% 6% 5% 8% 1% 6% 8% 3% 4% 8% 7% 5% 4% 6% 7% 1% 5% 6% 5% 5% 7% 9% 0% 6% 4% 5% 7% 7% 3% 12% 8% 3% 4% 8% 0% 6% 5% 7% 4% 0% 7% 7% 7% 5% 3% 5% 6% 6% 3% 6% 6% 0% 4% 0% 5% 5% 8% 4% 6% 7% 9% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 100% 0% 0% 0% 0% 4% 11% 4% 10% 6% 6% 10% 5% 4% 3% 7% 7% 7% 3% 4% 6% 8% 5% 0% 2% 5% 6% 0% 2% 7% 5% 7% 5% 2% 9% 2% 4% 16% 5% 8% 3% 5% 6% 2%
Education 3% 3% 4% 2% 3% 1% 2% 11% 2% 3% 6% 5% 4% 1% 1% 3% 6% 0% 7% 3% 2% 3% 3% 1% 9% 3% 4% 4% 3% 1% 5% 3% 2% 2% 4% 3% 43% 3% 4% 1% 2% 10% 1% 1% 5% 0% 3% 7% 4% 2% 3% 3% 2% 9% 7% 9% 3% 4% 1% 2% 3% 5% 2% 12% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 100% 0% 0% 0% 6% 0% 2% 5% 2% 0% 2% 3% 3% 2% 4% 4% 3% 2% 4% 2% 2% 3% 6% 5% 4% 2% 10% 6% 4% 1% 1% 4% 7% 5% 4% 2% 4% 3% 2% 3% 4% 2% 4%
Government corruption 12% 13% 8% 11% 11% 16% 11% 10% 13% 10% 7% 4% 9% 12% 18% 12% 4% 22% 13% 10% 17% 11% 10% 20% 17% 9% 11% 8% 15% 16% 10% 8% 7% 12% 13% 17% 14% 9% 10% 17% 14% 19% 11% 6% 15% 9% 13% 15% 11% 11% 14% 21% 10% 4% 6% 8% 9% 15% 13% 11% 8% 10% 21% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 100% 0% 0% 4% 3% 10% 25% 18% 7% 5% 9% 10% 27% 9% 8% 7% 9% 18% 15% 7% 17% 15% 18% 18% 10% 11% 15% 8% 10% 12% 21% 18% 9% 4% 13% 17% 10% 14% 13% 9% 13% 12%
Human and sex trafficking 3% 2% 5% 3% 3% 2% 0% 10% 1% 5% 1% 3% 2% 3% 4% 3% 1% 9% 3% 3% 3% 3% 3% 0% 3% 3% 2% 0% 9% 2% 4% 1% 3% 4% 3% 3% 0% 4% 2% 1% 2% 14% 4% 3% 2% 5% 2% 2% 2% 3% 3% 2% 3% 0% 4% 3% 3% 2% 5% 2% 5% 0% 2% 11% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 100% 0% 3% 3% 4% 1% 1% 3% 6% 1% 3% 1% 5% 2% 1% 7% 2% 2% 3% 1% 7% 3% 1% 3% 5% 5% 3% 4% 3% 1% 1% 0% 2% 4% 3% 3% 3% 4% 3% 3% 2%
Not sure 1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 0% 1% 9% 1% 1% 1% 2% 1% 0% 1% 1% 1% 0% 0% 1% 2% 1% 1% 0% 6% 0% 1% 0% 1% 0% 6% 0% 0% 2% 1% 2% 0% 1% 2% 0% 0% 0% 1% 1% 0% 0% 2% 2% 1% 1% 2% 1% 1% 0% 3% 35% 1% 0% 6% 1% 1% 0% 0% 34% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 100% 1% 0% 1% 2% 0% 15% 1% 1% 0% 0% 10% 1% 1% 0% 1% 2% 1% 0% 0% 4% 0% 1% 5% 7% 0% 2% 0% 0% 12% 0% 2% 0% 6% 1% 0% 3% 1% 1% 4%
Total How likely is it that you will vote in the 2026 South Carolina Republican Primary? How certain are you about your intention to vote for your candidate of choice? Gender Age Race Political Party Ideology Who do you trust more for your political news? Education Income Where do you live in South Carolina? Do you live in: Who did you vote for in the 2024 Presidential Election? Generally speaking, do you feel things in this country are going in the right direction, or have they gotten off on the wrong track? President Approval I am now going to read you a list of national issues. After listening to the entire list, which is most important to you? When thinking about the economy, which of the following issues is most important? Senator Lindsey Graham Favorability Republican candidate for Senate, Mark Lynch Favorability If the South Carolina 2026 Republican primary were held today and the candidates were Lindsey Graham and Mark Lynch, who would you vote for? Generic Ballot When thinking about Republican candidates for Senate in South Carolina, how important is Donald Trump’s endorsement? Paul Dans has ended his campaign for U.S. Senat and has endorsed Mark Lynch.  Does Paul Dans’ endorsement of Mark Lynch make you: What do you think is better for America? When thinking about who you plan to vote for in 2026, what is more important?
LVs Very likely Somewhat likely Very certain Somewhat certain Not very certain Not at all certain Not sure Men Women 18-29 30-39 40-49 50-64 65+ White Black Other Democrat Republican Independent Conservative Moderate Liberal Not sure Major cable news channels Network TV news X formerly known as Twitter Other social media sites Independent online sources Not sure No HS HS diploma Some college College degree Graduate Not sure <$50k $50-100k $100-200k $200k+ Not sure Upcountry Piedmont Central Pee Dee / Maccawaw Low country Somewhere else Urban Suburban Rural Harris Trump Other Didn't vote Not sure Right direction Wrong track Not sure Strongly approve Somewhat approve Somewhat disapprove Strongly disapprove Not sure Violent crime Illegal immigration and the border The economy Climate change Abortion Global conflicts & war Education Government corruption Human and sex trafficking Not sure More jobs High stock market Lowering prices Reducing the deficit Cutting taxes Not sure Very favorable Somewhat favorable Somewhat unfavorable Very unfavorable Not sure Very favorable Somewhat favorable Somewhat unfavorable Very unfavorable Not sure Graham Lynch Wouldn't vote Not sure Democrat Republican Wouldn't vote Not sure Very important Somewhat important Not very important Not at all important Not sure More likely Less likely No difference Not sure Republican Party should be more like Trump Trump should be more like the Republican Party Not sure Local issues National issues Not sure
When thinking about the economy, which of the following issues is most important? More jobs 14% 13% 18% 17% 12% 16% 0% 14% 17% 11% 31% 26% 20% 10% 3% 13% 22% 19% 22% 14% 14% 15% 14% 9% 21% 19% 12% 13% 23% 12% 7% 47% 19% 10% 11% 14% 43% 19% 10% 13% 16% 18% 15% 15% 18% 7% 14% 14% 21% 13% 8% 14% 14% 19% 19% 40% 16% 11% 16% 18% 13% 15% 9% 12% 30% 13% 13% 5% 23% 10% 31% 5% 16% 10% 100% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 17% 13% 17% 11% 14% 33% 17% 12% 11% 9% 14% 18% 20% 8% 19% 13% 25% 15% 18% 13% 14% 9% 16% 28% 24% 9% 9% 17% 11% 12% 18% 13% 11%
High stock market 6% 4% 10% 5% 8% 3% 0% 6% 8% 3% 16% 12% 1% 2% 6% 5% 10% 3% 5% 6% 5% 6% 5% 8% 2% 8% 8% 13% 5% 2% 1% 9% 6% 7% 5% 6% 0% 6% 5% 7% 6% 0% 8% 6% 8% 5% 2% 6% 9% 5% 2% 6% 6% 8% 3% 0% 8% 3% 2% 8% 7% 2% 1% 0% 8% 6% 5% 23% 12% 11% 0% 1% 6% 0% 0% 100% 0% 0% 0% 0% 6% 11% 3% 1% 1% 9% 8% 9% 5% 1% 8% 4% 7% 1% 6% 6% 8% 1% 6% 9% 5% 1% 0% 13% 11% 3% 3% 7% 7% 2% 7% 5% 3%
Lowering prices 52% 53% 51% 50% 54% 55% 68% 49% 46% 59% 35% 41% 56% 65% 49% 54% 46% 50% 55% 51% 56% 50% 54% 66% 65% 47% 50% 50% 58% 56% 57% 32% 54% 56% 58% 35% 57% 57% 56% 45% 42% 42% 48% 56% 50% 57% 54% 54% 45% 52% 64% 55% 51% 56% 63% 23% 45% 63% 48% 42% 55% 59% 67% 70% 42% 46% 63% 54% 44% 40% 37% 46% 66% 42% 0% 0% 100% 0% 0% 0% 48% 52% 51% 57% 59% 32% 55% 53% 53% 56% 51% 48% 54% 62% 55% 52% 43% 55% 47% 53% 44% 68% 64% 35% 36% 61% 50% 47% 62% 53% 52% 53% 50%
Reducing the deficit 12% 14% 8% 14% 9% 15% 11% 15% 15% 10% 7% 8% 8% 9% 25% 13% 9% 6% 7% 13% 11% 15% 10% 5% 2% 13% 15% 9% 7% 13% 13% 0% 6% 11% 12% 32% 0% 5% 14% 18% 24% 21% 10% 10% 13% 5% 18% 11% 9% 15% 12% 13% 13% 6% 5% 0% 15% 10% 12% 15% 12% 5% 13% 0% 6% 16% 7% 9% 0% 21% 22% 27% 6% 24% 0% 0% 0% 100% 0% 0% 12% 13% 11% 13% 15% 15% 10% 7% 19% 14% 13% 11% 13% 11% 13% 13% 15% 10% 11% 11% 20% 11% 16% 12% 16% 12% 11% 13% 10% 15% 7% 15% 11%
Cutting taxes 13% 14% 10% 13% 15% 7% 21% 13% 13% 14% 8% 13% 15% 13% 14% 13% 10% 19% 9% 14% 11% 13% 15% 9% 6% 12% 14% 14% 4% 16% 17% 12% 12% 14% 14% 13% 0% 13% 12% 16% 12% 13% 15% 12% 10% 25% 12% 11% 14% 13% 12% 10% 14% 8% 8% 3% 14% 11% 15% 16% 12% 15% 9% 0% 12% 18% 10% 9% 14% 15% 10% 20% 4% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 100% 0% 16% 8% 18% 15% 6% 11% 10% 16% 9% 17% 12% 16% 5% 14% 5% 15% 5% 13% 16% 12% 13% 10% 1% 10% 10% 13% 21% 15% 10% 14% 14% 12% 17%
Not sure 2% 1% 3% 1% 2% 3% 1% 4% 1% 3% 3% 1% 1% 1% 3% 1% 3% 3% 2% 1% 4% 1% 2% 2% 5% 1% 1% 1% 3% 1% 4% 0% 2% 3% 1% 0% 0% 1% 3% 1% 0% 6% 3% 2% 1% 0% 1% 4% 1% 2% 2% 2% 1% 3% 2% 35% 1% 2% 6% 1% 2% 3% 2% 18% 1% 2% 1% 0% 7% 2% 0% 1% 2% 25% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 100% 1% 3% 0% 3% 4% 0% 0% 2% 2% 3% 1% 2% 1% 3% 2% 1% 4% 6% 2% 1% 3% 1% 4% 1% 3% 1% 5% 1% 1% 5% 2% 1% 8%
Total How likely is it that you will vote in the 2026 South Carolina Republican Primary? How certain are you about your intention to vote for your candidate of choice? Gender Age Race Political Party Ideology Who do you trust more for your political news? Education Income Where do you live in South Carolina? Do you live in: Who did you vote for in the 2024 Presidential Election? Generally speaking, do you feel things in this country are going in the right direction, or have they gotten off on the wrong track? President Approval I am now going to read you a list of national issues. After listening to the entire list, which is most important to you? When thinking about the economy, which of the following issues is most important? Senator Lindsey Graham Favorability Republican candidate for Senate, Mark Lynch Favorability If the South Carolina 2026 Republican primary were held today and the candidates were Lindsey Graham and Mark Lynch, who would you vote for? Generic Ballot When thinking about Republican candidates for Senate in South Carolina, how important is Donald Trump’s endorsement? Paul Dans has ended his campaign for U.S. Senat and has endorsed Mark Lynch.  Does Paul Dans’ endorsement of Mark Lynch make you: What do you think is better for America? When thinking about who you plan to vote for in 2026, what is more important?
LVs Very likely Somewhat likely Very certain Somewhat certain Not very certain Not at all certain Not sure Men Women 18-29 30-39 40-49 50-64 65+ White Black Other Democrat Republican Independent Conservative Moderate Liberal Not sure Major cable news channels Network TV news X formerly known as Twitter Other social media sites Independent online sources Not sure No HS HS diploma Some college College degree Graduate Not sure <$50k $50-100k $100-200k $200k+ Not sure Upcountry Piedmont Central Pee Dee / Maccawaw Low country Somewhere else Urban Suburban Rural Harris Trump Other Didn't vote Not sure Right direction Wrong track Not sure Strongly approve Somewhat approve Somewhat disapprove Strongly disapprove Not sure Violent crime Illegal immigration and the border The economy Climate change Abortion Global conflicts & war Education Government corruption Human and sex trafficking Not sure More jobs High stock market Lowering prices Reducing the deficit Cutting taxes Not sure Very favorable Somewhat favorable Somewhat unfavorable Very unfavorable Not sure Very favorable Somewhat favorable Somewhat unfavorable Very unfavorable Not sure Graham Lynch Wouldn't vote Not sure Democrat Republican Wouldn't vote Not sure Very important Somewhat important Not very important Not at all important Not sure More likely Less likely No difference Not sure Republican Party should be more like Trump Trump should be more like the Republican Party Not sure Local issues National issues Not sure
Trump Favorability Very favorable 42% 48% 24% 53% 35% 20% 14% 32% 42% 41% 28% 33% 38% 44% 52% 43% 26% 65% 9% 51% 15% 54% 17% 14% 20% 49% 36% 60% 35% 35% 35% 72% 37% 41% 44% 40% 0% 40% 39% 46% 48% 42% 50% 36% 43% 39% 39% 36% 46% 40% 38% 8% 51% 4% 19% 11% 68% 10% 24% 89% 15% 1% 2% 2% 46% 69% 30% 30% 45% 28% 42% 37% 45% 61% 48% 47% 35% 49% 55% 24% 72% 40% 38% 20% 26% 70% 42% 34% 33% 41% 52% 33% 20% 32% 15% 51% 5% 6% 76% 34% 15% 5% 16% 47% 49% 38% 46% 68% 8% 21% 39% 42% 47%
Somewhat favorable 30% 26% 40% 21% 38% 40% 32% 28% 29% 30% 36% 36% 27% 29% 27% 31% 24% 21% 16% 31% 28% 30% 37% 6% 23% 28% 31% 21% 30% 33% 31% 23% 38% 30% 25% 25% 43% 32% 33% 25% 14% 25% 32% 26% 27% 32% 29% 35% 22% 30% 39% 6% 34% 22% 37% 20% 27% 27% 57% 9% 75% 19% 0% 34% 27% 26% 33% 14% 25% 38% 19% 27% 46% 13% 26% 33% 32% 29% 24% 27% 18% 43% 34% 8% 46% 17% 35% 30% 24% 30% 34% 24% 16% 31% 8% 34% 17% 36% 18% 51% 43% 7% 17% 30% 28% 30% 25% 29% 31% 30% 31% 29% 28%
Somewhat unfavorable 12% 9% 21% 10% 12% 23% 10% 7% 11% 14% 14% 12% 18% 13% 6% 12% 17% 0% 7% 12% 16% 9% 20% 13% 15% 9% 14% 8% 16% 13% 17% 1% 13% 13% 14% 7% 16% 11% 15% 11% 6% 13% 10% 20% 9% 13% 13% 7% 14% 12% 10% 15% 11% 29% 17% 27% 4% 23% 14% 1% 8% 74% 13% 26% 18% 4% 17% 15% 12% 16% 17% 5% 1% 0% 12% 15% 13% 6% 13% 19% 9% 15% 15% 10% 7% 10% 15% 17% 9% 10% 11% 15% 7% 13% 14% 11% 26% 20% 3% 12% 32% 16% 19% 12% 13% 13% 6% 3% 27% 15% 12% 13% 9%
Very unfavorable 16% 17% 13% 15% 14% 16% 41% 21% 17% 15% 20% 16% 17% 13% 16% 14% 31% 11% 67% 6% 39% 6% 24% 67% 35% 14% 18% 10% 18% 19% 12% 2% 10% 14% 17% 26% 14% 15% 12% 18% 31% 16% 7% 17% 20% 16% 19% 18% 17% 17% 11% 70% 3% 44% 21% 27% 1% 39% 1% 1% 0% 5% 85% 11% 9% 2% 20% 40% 16% 18% 14% 31% 9% 2% 11% 5% 20% 17% 9% 19% 1% 2% 13% 61% 14% 3% 7% 19% 33% 18% 3% 27% 56% 21% 62% 4% 42% 33% 2% 2% 11% 72% 33% 9% 10% 18% 19% 1% 33% 30% 17% 16% 9%
Not sure 1% 1% 2% 0% 1% 0% 2% 12% 1% 1% 2% 4% 0% 1% 0% 1% 2% 2% 2% 0% 2% 0% 2% 1% 7% 0% 1% 0% 1% 0% 4% 3% 1% 1% 1% 0% 27% 1% 1% 0% 0% 4% 0% 1% 1% 0% 1% 4% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 0% 5% 15% 0% 1% 4% 0% 1% 1% 0% 26% 1% 0% 1% 0% 2% 0% 9% 0% 0% 24% 2% 0% 1% 0% 0% 12% 0% 1% 0% 1% 8% 0% 0% 0% 2% 2% 0% 0% 3% 3% 1% 0% 10% 5% 1% 0% 0% 0% 15% 2% 0% 0% 4% 0% 1% 4% 1% 0% 6%
Total How likely is it that you will vote in the 2026 South Carolina Republican Primary? How certain are you about your intention to vote for your candidate of choice? Gender Age Race Political Party Ideology Who do you trust more for your political news? Education Income Where do you live in South Carolina? Do you live in: Who did you vote for in the 2024 Presidential Election? Generally speaking, do you feel things in this country are going in the right direction, or have they gotten off on the wrong track? President Approval I am now going to read you a list of national issues. After listening to the entire list, which is most important to you? When thinking about the economy, which of the following issues is most important? Senator Lindsey Graham Favorability Republican candidate for Senate, Mark Lynch Favorability If the South Carolina 2026 Republican primary were held today and the candidates were Lindsey Graham and Mark Lynch, who would you vote for? Generic Ballot When thinking about Republican candidates for Senate in South Carolina, how important is Donald Trump’s endorsement? Paul Dans has ended his campaign for U.S. Senat and has endorsed Mark Lynch.  Does Paul Dans’ endorsement of Mark Lynch make you: What do you think is better for America? When thinking about who you plan to vote for in 2026, what is more important?
LVs Very likely Somewhat likely Very certain Somewhat certain Not very certain Not at all certain Not sure Men Women 18-29 30-39 40-49 50-64 65+ White Black Other Democrat Republican Independent Conservative Moderate Liberal Not sure Major cable news channels Network TV news X formerly known as Twitter Other social media sites Independent online sources Not sure No HS HS diploma Some college College degree Graduate Not sure <$50k $50-100k $100-200k $200k+ Not sure Upcountry Piedmont Central Pee Dee / Maccawaw Low country Somewhere else Urban Suburban Rural Harris Trump Other Didn't vote Not sure Right direction Wrong track Not sure Strongly approve Somewhat approve Somewhat disapprove Strongly disapprove Not sure Violent crime Illegal immigration and the border The economy Climate change Abortion Global conflicts & war Education Government corruption Human and sex trafficking Not sure More jobs High stock market Lowering prices Reducing the deficit Cutting taxes Not sure Very favorable Somewhat favorable Somewhat unfavorable Very unfavorable Not sure Very favorable Somewhat favorable Somewhat unfavorable Very unfavorable Not sure Graham Lynch Wouldn't vote Not sure Democrat Republican Wouldn't vote Not sure Very important Somewhat important Not very important Not at all important Not sure More likely Less likely No difference Not sure Republican Party should be more like Trump Trump should be more like the Republican Party Not sure Local issues National issues Not sure
South Carolina Republican Party Favorability Very favorable 30% 35% 16% 41% 23% 15% 10% 0% 28% 32% 17% 34% 27% 35% 31% 32% 14% 41% 8% 38% 7% 38% 15% 11% 18% 44% 30% 32% 19% 26% 15% 61% 30% 27% 32% 24% 0% 33% 29% 30% 26% 17% 35% 29% 30% 18% 33% 22% 28% 32% 30% 9% 36% 9% 16% 10% 46% 12% 15% 56% 18% 10% 3% 0% 45% 41% 26% 24% 18% 29% 39% 11% 34% 27% 45% 32% 26% 29% 34% 17% 75% 27% 15% 10% 8% 77% 33% 24% 20% 22% 45% 19% 5% 13% 12% 37% 5% 0% 56% 21% 14% 5% 8% 43% 39% 26% 25% 45% 15% 14% 30% 30% 29%
Somewhat favorable 45% 42% 54% 39% 54% 44% 31% 53% 48% 41% 48% 41% 44% 43% 48% 46% 40% 37% 11% 50% 35% 50% 43% 15% 27% 39% 48% 44% 46% 44% 57% 22% 48% 46% 43% 47% 59% 39% 49% 48% 46% 47% 46% 44% 43% 58% 42% 46% 45% 43% 50% 21% 52% 25% 29% 29% 45% 43% 51% 35% 68% 63% 16% 22% 35% 48% 45% 35% 62% 54% 33% 44% 50% 37% 29% 55% 47% 51% 40% 58% 23% 65% 61% 17% 44% 20% 55% 46% 31% 49% 47% 44% 31% 45% 16% 53% 29% 26% 38% 62% 63% 20% 25% 43% 38% 47% 41% 46% 46% 38% 44% 45% 49%
Somewhat unfavorable 10% 9% 15% 9% 11% 16% 5% 12% 11% 10% 17% 11% 12% 8% 9% 9% 19% 12% 29% 6% 24% 6% 21% 18% 4% 8% 10% 15% 13% 11% 11% 4% 10% 15% 9% 9% 0% 14% 9% 8% 10% 10% 8% 20% 10% 10% 8% 10% 12% 10% 9% 21% 6% 35% 22% 26% 5% 17% 14% 4% 8% 19% 24% 3% 11% 7% 11% 14% 14% 7% 6% 17% 2% 0% 13% 10% 10% 6% 15% 3% 2% 7% 15% 23% 7% 1% 10% 17% 12% 9% 5% 18% 17% 13% 22% 6% 21% 28% 4% 9% 14% 24% 18% 8% 12% 11% 9% 5% 20% 11% 10% 11% 7%
Very unfavorable 10% 12% 6% 10% 7% 13% 42% 15% 11% 10% 13% 6% 12% 9% 11% 9% 21% 9% 50% 3% 27% 3% 15% 51% 26% 8% 10% 8% 11% 15% 7% 2% 7% 8% 13% 17% 0% 9% 9% 12% 16% 13% 7% 6% 14% 13% 13% 9% 11% 11% 8% 45% 3% 24% 14% 10% 2% 24% 1% 2% 0% 1% 52% 26% 4% 2% 13% 25% 3% 9% 13% 21% 8% 0% 9% 1% 12% 11% 7% 14% 0% 0% 3% 49% 5% 2% 2% 12% 35% 9% 2% 17% 44% 13% 47% 1% 46% 21% 3% 2% 4% 46% 22% 4% 9% 12% 12% 1% 17% 25% 11% 10% 7%
Not sure 4% 3% 8% 1% 4% 12% 12% 20% 2% 7% 6% 8% 5% 4% 1% 4% 5% 1% 3% 3% 8% 2% 6% 4% 26% 1% 2% 0% 12% 4% 10% 12% 5% 4% 3% 3% 41% 5% 4% 3% 1% 13% 4% 2% 3% 2% 5% 13% 4% 5% 3% 5% 3% 7% 20% 25% 2% 4% 18% 3% 5% 7% 4% 49% 5% 2% 4% 1% 2% 1% 8% 7% 6% 36% 5% 2% 5% 3% 4% 7% 0% 2% 6% 2% 36% 0% 1% 1% 3% 11% 2% 2% 2% 16% 3% 3% 0% 25% 1% 6% 5% 4% 27% 2% 2% 4% 13% 3% 2% 12% 5% 4% 8%
Total How likely is it that you will vote in the 2026 South Carolina Republican Primary? How certain are you about your intention to vote for your candidate of choice? Gender Age Race Political Party Ideology Who do you trust more for your political news? Education Income Where do you live in South Carolina? Do you live in: Who did you vote for in the 2024 Presidential Election? Generally speaking, do you feel things in this country are going in the right direction, or have they gotten off on the wrong track? President Approval I am now going to read you a list of national issues. After listening to the entire list, which is most important to you? When thinking about the economy, which of the following issues is most important? Senator Lindsey Graham Favorability Republican candidate for Senate, Mark Lynch Favorability If the South Carolina 2026 Republican primary were held today and the candidates were Lindsey Graham and Mark Lynch, who would you vote for? Generic Ballot When thinking about Republican candidates for Senate in South Carolina, how important is Donald Trump’s endorsement? Paul Dans has ended his campaign for U.S. Senat and has endorsed Mark Lynch.  Does Paul Dans’ endorsement of Mark Lynch make you: What do you think is better for America? When thinking about who you plan to vote for in 2026, what is more important?
LVs Very likely Somewhat likely Very certain Somewhat certain Not very certain Not at all certain Not sure Men Women 18-29 30-39 40-49 50-64 65+ White Black Other Democrat Republican Independent Conservative Moderate Liberal Not sure Major cable news channels Network TV news X formerly known as Twitter Other social media sites Independent online sources Not sure No HS HS diploma Some college College degree Graduate Not sure <$50k $50-100k $100-200k $200k+ Not sure Upcountry Piedmont Central Pee Dee / Maccawaw Low country Somewhere else Urban Suburban Rural Harris Trump Other Didn't vote Not sure Right direction Wrong track Not sure Strongly approve Somewhat approve Somewhat disapprove Strongly disapprove Not sure Violent crime Illegal immigration and the border The economy Climate change Abortion Global conflicts & war Education Government corruption Human and sex trafficking Not sure More jobs High stock market Lowering prices Reducing the deficit Cutting taxes Not sure Very favorable Somewhat favorable Somewhat unfavorable Very unfavorable Not sure Very favorable Somewhat favorable Somewhat unfavorable Very unfavorable Not sure Graham Lynch Wouldn't vote Not sure Democrat Republican Wouldn't vote Not sure Very important Somewhat important Not very important Not at all important Not sure More likely Less likely No difference Not sure Republican Party should be more like Trump Trump should be more like the Republican Party Not sure Local issues National issues Not sure
Senator Lindsey Graham Favorability Very favorable 21% 23% 16% 28% 16% 14% 0% 0% 20% 22% 19% 24% 15% 20% 26% 21% 18% 33% 10% 26% 6% 25% 13% 15% 11% 32% 26% 25% 15% 11% 10% 45% 24% 18% 21% 15% 0% 24% 22% 19% 7% 24% 24% 25% 22% 21% 17% 11% 20% 20% 23% 11% 25% 0% 9% 0% 29% 11% 17% 36% 15% 11% 3% 0% 25% 19% 21% 25% 19% 37% 18% 10% 42% 17% 25% 23% 19% 20% 25% 6% 100% 0% 0% 0% 0% 55% 19% 16% 18% 16% 38% 6% 0% 1% 14% 24% 5% 3% 37% 17% 11% 3% 5% 29% 32% 17% 19% 27% 17% 12% 22% 21% 14%
Somewhat favorable 34% 31% 43% 27% 45% 28% 17% 36% 35% 32% 28% 39% 33% 30% 37% 34% 35% 16% 15% 38% 23% 39% 32% 6% 14% 35% 33% 24% 31% 30% 48% 19% 40% 38% 27% 33% 59% 34% 35% 31% 38% 11% 38% 33% 29% 36% 32% 37% 30% 37% 31% 12% 39% 22% 33% 9% 39% 27% 30% 32% 49% 37% 7% 7% 38% 42% 32% 27% 41% 32% 38% 25% 17% 24% 31% 62% 34% 35% 21% 50% 0% 100% 0% 0% 0% 22% 51% 29% 28% 27% 49% 18% 10% 21% 11% 40% 22% 14% 33% 48% 39% 8% 13% 34% 38% 34% 25% 37% 33% 26% 32% 34% 43%
Somewhat unfavorable 21% 21% 21% 21% 19% 27% 26% 19% 22% 20% 25% 16% 25% 24% 16% 22% 13% 26% 13% 21% 24% 21% 22% 18% 23% 15% 21% 26% 22% 28% 16% 23% 18% 19% 25% 19% 0% 18% 20% 24% 26% 26% 18% 17% 27% 18% 24% 14% 22% 19% 24% 19% 21% 34% 17% 15% 20% 21% 23% 19% 23% 27% 19% 3% 16% 25% 23% 6% 20% 14% 20% 18% 22% 0% 24% 10% 20% 18% 29% 2% 0% 0% 100% 0% 0% 10% 15% 32% 13% 26% 9% 31% 30% 35% 17% 22% 15% 21% 19% 20% 29% 20% 16% 24% 16% 22% 14% 25% 18% 14% 23% 20% 17%
Very unfavorable 19% 21% 13% 20% 15% 22% 47% 14% 19% 19% 15% 10% 24% 19% 20% 17% 28% 22% 56% 11% 39% 11% 25% 59% 29% 16% 17% 22% 23% 24% 12% 6% 10% 18% 24% 27% 0% 17% 18% 22% 24% 19% 16% 20% 19% 22% 20% 16% 20% 19% 16% 54% 10% 41% 28% 21% 8% 35% 12% 10% 4% 18% 68% 28% 14% 9% 19% 41% 18% 11% 16% 43% 9% 2% 14% 4% 20% 20% 21% 28% 0% 0% 0% 100% 0% 13% 12% 21% 39% 17% 2% 42% 55% 20% 52% 9% 58% 42% 7% 7% 17% 66% 28% 11% 11% 22% 22% 8% 29% 34% 19% 19% 14%
Not sure 6% 5% 8% 4% 5% 10% 10% 32% 4% 8% 13% 10% 4% 6% 1% 6% 5% 3% 5% 5% 8% 4% 8% 2% 24% 3% 3% 3% 9% 6% 14% 7% 7% 7% 4% 5% 41% 7% 4% 4% 5% 21% 4% 5% 3% 3% 7% 21% 8% 4% 6% 4% 5% 4% 13% 55% 3% 6% 18% 3% 8% 7% 4% 62% 8% 5% 4% 1% 2% 7% 8% 4% 10% 57% 6% 1% 6% 7% 3% 14% 0% 0% 0% 0% 100% 0% 2% 1% 2% 14% 2% 3% 5% 22% 4% 5% 0% 20% 3% 8% 5% 2% 38% 3% 2% 5% 20% 4% 4% 14% 4% 6% 12%
Total How likely is it that you will vote in the 2026 South Carolina Republican Primary? How certain are you about your intention to vote for your candidate of choice? Gender Age Race Political Party Ideology Who do you trust more for your political news? Education Income Where do you live in South Carolina? Do you live in: Who did you vote for in the 2024 Presidential Election? Generally speaking, do you feel things in this country are going in the right direction, or have they gotten off on the wrong track? President Approval I am now going to read you a list of national issues. After listening to the entire list, which is most important to you? When thinking about the economy, which of the following issues is most important? Senator Lindsey Graham Favorability Republican candidate for Senate, Mark Lynch Favorability If the South Carolina 2026 Republican primary were held today and the candidates were Lindsey Graham and Mark Lynch, who would you vote for? Generic Ballot When thinking about Republican candidates for Senate in South Carolina, how important is Donald Trump’s endorsement? Paul Dans has ended his campaign for U.S. Senat and has endorsed Mark Lynch.  Does Paul Dans’ endorsement of Mark Lynch make you: What do you think is better for America? When thinking about who you plan to vote for in 2026, what is more important?
LVs Very likely Somewhat likely Very certain Somewhat certain Not very certain Not at all certain Not sure Men Women 18-29 30-39 40-49 50-64 65+ White Black Other Democrat Republican Independent Conservative Moderate Liberal Not sure Major cable news channels Network TV news X formerly known as Twitter Other social media sites Independent online sources Not sure No HS HS diploma Some college College degree Graduate Not sure <$50k $50-100k $100-200k $200k+ Not sure Upcountry Piedmont Central Pee Dee / Maccawaw Low country Somewhere else Urban Suburban Rural Harris Trump Other Didn't vote Not sure Right direction Wrong track Not sure Strongly approve Somewhat approve Somewhat disapprove Strongly disapprove Not sure Violent crime Illegal immigration and the border The economy Climate change Abortion Global conflicts & war Education Government corruption Human and sex trafficking Not sure More jobs High stock market Lowering prices Reducing the deficit Cutting taxes Not sure Very favorable Somewhat favorable Somewhat unfavorable Very unfavorable Not sure Very favorable Somewhat favorable Somewhat unfavorable Very unfavorable Not sure Graham Lynch Wouldn't vote Not sure Democrat Republican Wouldn't vote Not sure Very important Somewhat important Not very important Not at all important Not sure More likely Less likely No difference Not sure Republican Party should be more like Trump Trump should be more like the Republican Party Not sure Local issues National issues Not sure
Republican candidate for Senate, Mark Lynch Favorability Very favorable 10% 11% 6% 14% 7% 4% 0% 0% 14% 5% 16% 14% 12% 8% 5% 9% 11% 22% 13% 11% 4% 12% 5% 8% 7% 18% 7% 14% 10% 4% 3% 31% 10% 5% 12% 7% 0% 10% 8% 14% 8% 4% 12% 9% 12% 5% 9% 6% 11% 11% 5% 9% 11% 0% 8% 0% 15% 5% 0% 18% 4% 9% 2% 0% 17% 8% 10% 17% 0% 12% 13% 6% 8% 8% 23% 16% 6% 12% 8% 0% 26% 6% 5% 7% 0% 100% 0% 0% 0% 0% 12% 13% 1% 2% 12% 10% 0% 0% 17% 7% 3% 4% 0% 32% 7% 5% 5% 14% 5% 7% 11% 10% 5%
Somewhat favorable 27% 26% 31% 29% 31% 17% 5% 8% 30% 24% 27% 43% 26% 27% 20% 27% 32% 9% 14% 30% 20% 30% 24% 18% 6% 28% 29% 39% 27% 26% 13% 14% 31% 28% 25% 26% 16% 27% 28% 29% 23% 18% 27% 34% 25% 24% 26% 27% 26% 28% 26% 14% 30% 24% 17% 33% 34% 20% 19% 27% 37% 22% 12% 7% 40% 22% 29% 25% 30% 32% 32% 15% 13% 17% 31% 38% 28% 22% 20% 6% 25% 41% 20% 17% 12% 0% 100% 0% 0% 0% 29% 36% 14% 10% 16% 30% 32% 14% 30% 33% 22% 15% 5% 41% 34% 25% 4% 29% 31% 14% 27% 28% 21%
Somewhat unfavorable 17% 18% 15% 17% 16% 18% 28% 8% 16% 18% 25% 14% 18% 13% 18% 17% 18% 19% 19% 16% 22% 15% 23% 21% 16% 13% 23% 15% 16% 18% 18% 18% 18% 12% 19% 16% 43% 19% 17% 12% 19% 20% 16% 20% 17% 21% 16% 11% 17% 17% 18% 21% 16% 41% 4% 15% 14% 21% 15% 15% 15% 21% 24% 3% 15% 20% 17% 11% 30% 9% 13% 13% 43% 0% 15% 28% 17% 10% 21% 15% 13% 15% 26% 19% 2% 0% 0% 100% 0% 0% 15% 18% 27% 18% 20% 17% 15% 15% 15% 17% 16% 23% 19% 14% 23% 18% 6% 17% 20% 13% 18% 17% 13%
Very unfavorable 13% 15% 9% 15% 9% 19% 11% 15% 12% 15% 13% 6% 12% 10% 21% 13% 17% 11% 25% 12% 17% 11% 17% 20% 24% 15% 11% 12% 16% 13% 13% 20% 11% 13% 12% 21% 0% 13% 13% 14% 7% 26% 22% 5% 12% 7% 14% 13% 11% 13% 18% 23% 11% 23% 15% 0% 9% 18% 19% 10% 10% 9% 28% 26% 10% 12% 12% 31% 18% 10% 17% 21% 10% 16% 11% 11% 14% 20% 9% 18% 11% 11% 9% 27% 5% 0% 0% 0% 100% 0% 15% 7% 35% 12% 24% 10% 48% 15% 8% 12% 18% 24% 20% 2% 25% 15% 5% 9% 16% 21% 16% 12% 11%
Not sure 33% 31% 38% 25% 37% 42% 56% 68% 28% 38% 19% 23% 31% 42% 36% 34% 22% 39% 29% 32% 37% 33% 30% 33% 47% 26% 30% 19% 31% 39% 53% 17% 30% 41% 32% 30% 41% 31% 33% 31% 42% 33% 23% 32% 35% 43% 34% 43% 35% 32% 33% 33% 33% 12% 57% 53% 28% 37% 48% 29% 34% 40% 34% 64% 17% 39% 32% 16% 22% 38% 24% 44% 25% 59% 21% 7% 35% 37% 42% 60% 25% 27% 41% 29% 81% 0% 0% 0% 0% 100% 30% 26% 23% 58% 28% 33% 4% 56% 30% 30% 41% 34% 56% 11% 10% 36% 81% 31% 28% 45% 28% 33% 50%
Total How likely is it that you will vote in the 2026 South Carolina Republican Primary? How certain are you about your intention to vote for your candidate of choice? Gender Age Race Political Party Ideology Who do you trust more for your political news? Education Income Where do you live in South Carolina? Do you live in: Who did you vote for in the 2024 Presidential Election? Generally speaking, do you feel things in this country are going in the right direction, or have they gotten off on the wrong track? President Approval I am now going to read you a list of national issues. After listening to the entire list, which is most important to you? When thinking about the economy, which of the following issues is most important? Senator Lindsey Graham Favorability Republican candidate for Senate, Mark Lynch Favorability If the South Carolina 2026 Republican primary were held today and the candidates were Lindsey Graham and Mark Lynch, who would you vote for? Generic Ballot When thinking about Republican candidates for Senate in South Carolina, how important is Donald Trump’s endorsement? Paul Dans has ended his campaign for U.S. Senat and has endorsed Mark Lynch.  Does Paul Dans’ endorsement of Mark Lynch make you: What do you think is better for America? When thinking about who you plan to vote for in 2026, what is more important?
LVs Very likely Somewhat likely Very certain Somewhat certain Not very certain Not at all certain Not sure Men Women 18-29 30-39 40-49 50-64 65+ White Black Other Democrat Republican Independent Conservative Moderate Liberal Not sure Major cable news channels Network TV news X formerly known as Twitter Other social media sites Independent online sources Not sure No HS HS diploma Some college College degree Graduate Not sure <$50k $50-100k $100-200k $200k+ Not sure Upcountry Piedmont Central Pee Dee / Maccawaw Low country Somewhere else Urban Suburban Rural Harris Trump Other Didn't vote Not sure Right direction Wrong track Not sure Strongly approve Somewhat approve Somewhat disapprove Strongly disapprove Not sure Violent crime Illegal immigration and the border The economy Climate change Abortion Global conflicts & war Education Government corruption Human and sex trafficking Not sure More jobs High stock market Lowering prices Reducing the deficit Cutting taxes Not sure Very favorable Somewhat favorable Somewhat unfavorable Very unfavorable Not sure Very favorable Somewhat favorable Somewhat unfavorable Very unfavorable Not sure Graham Lynch Wouldn't vote Not sure Democrat Republican Wouldn't vote Not sure Very important Somewhat important Not very important Not at all important Not sure More likely Less likely No difference Not sure Republican Party should be more like Trump Trump should be more like the Republican Party Not sure Local issues National issues Not sure
If the South Carolina 2026 Republican primary were held today and the candidates were Lindsey Graham and Mark Lynch, who would you vote for? Graham 50% 52% 44% 56% 52% 35% 4% 31% 53% 47% 35% 55% 41% 51% 60% 53% 37% 46% 24% 59% 26% 58% 39% 23% 25% 60% 54% 49% 38% 44% 46% 50% 55% 49% 47% 51% 43% 50% 52% 52% 46% 28% 63% 45% 42% 51% 50% 46% 46% 50% 57% 21% 58% 13% 45% 11% 63% 35% 43% 63% 55% 51% 14% 0% 50% 58% 51% 45% 54% 71% 29% 29% 58% 26% 49% 69% 49% 54% 46% 40% 91% 73% 23% 5% 18% 61% 55% 44% 55% 45% 100% 0% 0% 0% 20% 59% 18% 24% 64% 58% 41% 18% 17% 46% 61% 50% 43% 60% 43% 35% 48% 52% 46%
Lynch 27% 26% 29% 28% 28% 19% 33% 4% 30% 23% 33% 25% 33% 25% 22% 26% 31% 27% 37% 23% 38% 24% 32% 45% 10% 23% 27% 29% 31% 31% 20% 22% 22% 28% 30% 28% 0% 24% 27% 28% 41% 7% 22% 33% 31% 26% 25% 20% 30% 26% 22% 42% 23% 48% 18% 7% 23% 33% 18% 20% 27% 29% 43% 3% 23% 22% 28% 39% 39% 22% 30% 38% 8% 7% 33% 20% 25% 25% 33% 25% 7% 15% 40% 59% 13% 36% 36% 29% 14% 21% 0% 100% 0% 0% 43% 23% 21% 31% 20% 24% 33% 47% 13% 43% 25% 23% 21% 24% 35% 22% 28% 27% 22%
Wouldn't vote 6% 6% 6% 7% 5% 7% 9% 0% 4% 8% 18% 6% 5% 4% 5% 5% 13% 11% 22% 4% 10% 4% 7% 16% 16% 6% 5% 8% 13% 5% 4% 14% 6% 5% 6% 6% 0% 7% 6% 3% 2% 16% 5% 6% 10% 2% 5% 5% 9% 5% 5% 17% 3% 10% 11% 21% 3% 11% 4% 3% 4% 2% 19% 4% 9% 5% 5% 10% 5% 0% 13% 8% 15% 0% 8% 8% 6% 6% 2% 4% 0% 2% 9% 18% 5% 1% 3% 10% 16% 4% 0% 0% 100% 0% 18% 3% 54% 2% 3% 5% 2% 18% 6% 4% 9% 7% 2% 4% 8% 9% 6% 6% 6%
Not sure 17% 16% 21% 9% 15% 39% 54% 64% 12% 22% 14% 14% 21% 20% 13% 17% 19% 17% 17% 14% 27% 14% 22% 15% 49% 11% 13% 15% 18% 20% 31% 14% 17% 18% 17% 16% 57% 18% 14% 17% 11% 49% 10% 16% 17% 21% 20% 29% 15% 19% 16% 20% 15% 29% 26% 61% 11% 21% 35% 14% 14% 18% 24% 93% 18% 15% 16% 6% 2% 7% 28% 26% 20% 67% 10% 3% 20% 16% 18% 30% 1% 11% 29% 18% 65% 3% 6% 18% 16% 30% 0% 0% 0% 100% 19% 15% 7% 43% 13% 14% 24% 17% 64% 6% 5% 20% 34% 12% 15% 34% 18% 16% 27%
Total How likely is it that you will vote in the 2026 South Carolina Republican Primary? How certain are you about your intention to vote for your candidate of choice? Gender Age Race Political Party Ideology Who do you trust more for your political news? Education Income Where do you live in South Carolina? Do you live in: Who did you vote for in the 2024 Presidential Election? Generally speaking, do you feel things in this country are going in the right direction, or have they gotten off on the wrong track? President Approval I am now going to read you a list of national issues. After listening to the entire list, which is most important to you? When thinking about the economy, which of the following issues is most important? Senator Lindsey Graham Favorability Republican candidate for Senate, Mark Lynch Favorability If the South Carolina 2026 Republican primary were held today and the candidates were Lindsey Graham and Mark Lynch, who would you vote for? Generic Ballot When thinking about Republican candidates for Senate in South Carolina, how important is Donald Trump’s endorsement? Paul Dans has ended his campaign for U.S. Senat and has endorsed Mark Lynch.  Does Paul Dans’ endorsement of Mark Lynch make you: What do you think is better for America? When thinking about who you plan to vote for in 2026, what is more important?
LVs Very likely Somewhat likely Very certain Somewhat certain Not very certain Not at all certain Not sure Men Women 18-29 30-39 40-49 50-64 65+ White Black Other Democrat Republican Independent Conservative Moderate Liberal Not sure Major cable news channels Network TV news X formerly known as Twitter Other social media sites Independent online sources Not sure No HS HS diploma Some college College degree Graduate Not sure <$50k $50-100k $100-200k $200k+ Not sure Upcountry Piedmont Central Pee Dee / Maccawaw Low country Somewhere else Urban Suburban Rural Harris Trump Other Didn't vote Not sure Right direction Wrong track Not sure Strongly approve Somewhat approve Somewhat disapprove Strongly disapprove Not sure Violent crime Illegal immigration and the border The economy Climate change Abortion Global conflicts & war Education Government corruption Human and sex trafficking Not sure More jobs High stock market Lowering prices Reducing the deficit Cutting taxes Not sure Very favorable Somewhat favorable Somewhat unfavorable Very unfavorable Not sure Very favorable Somewhat favorable Somewhat unfavorable Very unfavorable Not sure Graham Lynch Wouldn't vote Not sure Democrat Republican Wouldn't vote Not sure Very important Somewhat important Not very important Not at all important Not sure More likely Less likely No difference Not sure Republican Party should be more like Trump Trump should be more like the Republican Party Not sure Local issues National issues Not sure
Generic Ballot Democrat 15% 15% 18% 14% 15% 22% 20% 20% 16% 14% 31% 11% 17% 11% 15% 12% 41% 11% 89% 5% 34% 7% 29% 55% 13% 18% 17% 17% 10% 16% 9% 19% 15% 14% 15% 20% 0% 18% 15% 13% 15% 14% 9% 17% 22% 15% 15% 15% 21% 14% 10% 64% 4% 33% 25% 15% 7% 29% 4% 4% 8% 14% 55% 37% 19% 6% 17% 41% 14% 13% 20% 24% 7% 2% 20% 16% 16% 16% 6% 15% 11% 5% 13% 43% 12% 19% 9% 18% 28% 13% 6% 25% 47% 17% 100% 0% 0% 0% 6% 8% 16% 48% 26% 19% 22% 14% 11% 4% 28% 27% 19% 14% 11%
Republican 76% 79% 67% 81% 77% 58% 64% 61% 77% 75% 62% 76% 70% 80% 82% 81% 45% 80% 5% 91% 38% 90% 55% 29% 48% 76% 75% 78% 78% 77% 73% 77% 77% 77% 77% 71% 43% 73% 79% 81% 68% 67% 85% 77% 74% 77% 70% 72% 70% 78% 80% 22% 90% 39% 48% 21% 90% 57% 78% 94% 85% 71% 24% 0% 76% 91% 73% 52% 81% 84% 60% 66% 79% 44% 70% 81% 75% 77% 86% 58% 88% 91% 79% 37% 64% 81% 86% 74% 58% 75% 90% 66% 37% 65% 0% 100% 0% 0% 92% 86% 73% 31% 37% 78% 71% 77% 76% 93% 61% 54% 71% 79% 72%
Wouldn't vote 2% 1% 3% 1% 2% 3% 2% 0% 2% 1% 7% 3% 0% 1% 0% 1% 6% 4% 3% 1% 5% 1% 3% 2% 6% 1% 1% 4% 4% 1% 0% 0% 2% 2% 1% 3% 0% 2% 1% 1% 3% 0% 1% 1% 2% 0% 2% 2% 2% 1% 1% 3% 1% 8% 11% 10% 1% 2% 1% 1% 1% 1% 5% 0% 3% 2% 1% 0% 5% 0% 5% 2% 3% 7% 3% 2% 1% 2% 1% 3% 0% 1% 1% 5% 0% 0% 2% 1% 6% 0% 1% 1% 14% 1% 0% 0% 100% 0% 1% 1% 1% 4% 2% 2% 3% 2% 0% 1% 2% 3% 3% 1% 2%
Not sure 7% 5% 13% 4% 6% 16% 14% 20% 5% 9% 1% 10% 12% 7% 4% 7% 9% 5% 3% 3% 23% 3% 13% 14% 33% 5% 7% 0% 9% 6% 18% 4% 6% 7% 7% 7% 57% 8% 5% 5% 15% 19% 4% 4% 2% 8% 13% 11% 7% 7% 8% 11% 5% 19% 16% 54% 2% 12% 16% 1% 6% 14% 15% 63% 3% 1% 9% 7% 0% 3% 15% 9% 11% 47% 7% 2% 7% 5% 7% 24% 1% 3% 7% 15% 24% 0% 4% 6% 8% 12% 3% 8% 2% 17% 0% 0% 0% 100% 1% 5% 10% 17% 35% 1% 4% 8% 14% 2% 9% 16% 7% 6% 15%
Total How likely is it that you will vote in the 2026 South Carolina Republican Primary? How certain are you about your intention to vote for your candidate of choice? Gender Age Race Political Party Ideology Who do you trust more for your political news? Education Income Where do you live in South Carolina? Do you live in: Who did you vote for in the 2024 Presidential Election? Generally speaking, do you feel things in this country are going in the right direction, or have they gotten off on the wrong track? President Approval I am now going to read you a list of national issues. After listening to the entire list, which is most important to you? When thinking about the economy, which of the following issues is most important? Senator Lindsey Graham Favorability Republican candidate for Senate, Mark Lynch Favorability If the South Carolina 2026 Republican primary were held today and the candidates were Lindsey Graham and Mark Lynch, who would you vote for? Generic Ballot When thinking about Republican candidates for Senate in South Carolina, how important is Donald Trump’s endorsement? Paul Dans has ended his campaign for U.S. Senat and has endorsed Mark Lynch.  Does Paul Dans’ endorsement of Mark Lynch make you: What do you think is better for America? When thinking about who you plan to vote for in 2026, what is more important?
LVs Very likely Somewhat likely Very certain Somewhat certain Not very certain Not at all certain Not sure Men Women 18-29 30-39 40-49 50-64 65+ White Black Other Democrat Republican Independent Conservative Moderate Liberal Not sure Major cable news channels Network TV news X formerly known as Twitter Other social media sites Independent online sources Not sure No HS HS diploma Some college College degree Graduate Not sure <$50k $50-100k $100-200k $200k+ Not sure Upcountry Piedmont Central Pee Dee / Maccawaw Low country Somewhere else Urban Suburban Rural Harris Trump Other Didn't vote Not sure Right direction Wrong track Not sure Strongly approve Somewhat approve Somewhat disapprove Strongly disapprove Not sure Violent crime Illegal immigration and the border The economy Climate change Abortion Global conflicts & war Education Government corruption Human and sex trafficking Not sure More jobs High stock market Lowering prices Reducing the deficit Cutting taxes Not sure Very favorable Somewhat favorable Somewhat unfavorable Very unfavorable Not sure Very favorable Somewhat favorable Somewhat unfavorable Very unfavorable Not sure Graham Lynch Wouldn't vote Not sure Democrat Republican Wouldn't vote Not sure Very important Somewhat important Not very important Not at all important Not sure More likely Less likely No difference Not sure Republican Party should be more like Trump Trump should be more like the Republican Party Not sure Local issues National issues Not sure
When thinking about Republican candidates for Senate in South Carolina, how important is Donald Trump’s endorsement? Very important 37% 42% 23% 48% 31% 14% 20% 20% 39% 35% 22% 41% 36% 42% 37% 38% 32% 46% 24% 44% 15% 45% 26% 15% 11% 46% 34% 46% 27% 35% 27% 66% 40% 33% 40% 27% 0% 39% 35% 40% 32% 36% 47% 35% 38% 38% 31% 33% 38% 38% 34% 16% 44% 3% 27% 10% 51% 20% 31% 64% 29% 11% 5% 6% 51% 47% 30% 37% 43% 43% 47% 27% 41% 17% 47% 39% 33% 33% 46% 37% 65% 37% 34% 14% 21% 65% 41% 32% 23% 34% 47% 27% 19% 29% 15% 45% 20% 5% 100% 0% 0% 0% 0% 53% 45% 30% 46% 57% 12% 22% 32% 40% 35%
Somewhat important 31% 28% 40% 23% 43% 34% 14% 16% 30% 31% 45% 33% 28% 25% 33% 31% 27% 34% 18% 34% 22% 33% 32% 16% 25% 28% 33% 37% 41% 26% 32% 25% 38% 33% 25% 29% 43% 30% 34% 29% 25% 19% 28% 33% 32% 37% 29% 32% 28% 31% 36% 14% 35% 16% 24% 20% 34% 24% 39% 28% 50% 25% 8% 26% 25% 38% 33% 8% 22% 26% 16% 25% 39% 47% 28% 48% 31% 27% 29% 21% 24% 44% 30% 12% 43% 23% 38% 31% 27% 29% 35% 27% 25% 25% 16% 35% 24% 23% 0% 100% 0% 0% 0% 33% 35% 30% 24% 33% 33% 22% 34% 29% 31%
Not very important 13% 11% 18% 10% 12% 24% 13% 18% 10% 16% 14% 9% 10% 18% 11% 13% 10% 9% 8% 11% 19% 12% 14% 16% 5% 12% 10% 10% 10% 14% 20% 3% 9% 19% 11% 15% 0% 12% 15% 10% 16% 9% 11% 10% 11% 8% 17% 16% 14% 13% 12% 10% 13% 23% 11% 11% 11% 14% 19% 6% 18% 28% 13% 0% 15% 9% 14% 11% 18% 16% 5% 13% 13% 0% 12% 12% 11% 21% 13% 23% 7% 15% 17% 11% 10% 4% 10% 12% 17% 16% 10% 16% 5% 18% 13% 12% 11% 18% 0% 0% 100% 0% 0% 4% 11% 16% 7% 6% 21% 18% 16% 12% 9%
Not at all important 16% 17% 15% 17% 11% 20% 51% 20% 18% 14% 18% 10% 23% 14% 17% 16% 23% 10% 43% 9% 39% 9% 24% 52% 29% 12% 21% 6% 22% 24% 9% 2% 11% 13% 20% 26% 0% 15% 13% 19% 27% 23% 10% 19% 18% 17% 20% 10% 16% 17% 16% 56% 7% 58% 12% 14% 2% 38% 7% 2% 2% 29% 69% 30% 7% 6% 20% 43% 16% 14% 24% 30% 6% 2% 10% 2% 21% 15% 12% 13% 3% 4% 16% 58% 6% 7% 9% 22% 29% 17% 6% 29% 48% 17% 51% 7% 42% 40% 0% 0% 0% 100% 0% 10% 7% 21% 14% 3% 32% 29% 16% 17% 14%
Not sure 3% 2% 4% 2% 2% 7% 1% 25% 2% 4% 1% 6% 3% 2% 2% 2% 7% 2% 8% 2% 6% 1% 4% 2% 30% 3% 2% 0% 1% 1% 12% 3% 2% 2% 4% 3% 57% 3% 3% 1% 0% 13% 3% 3% 1% 0% 3% 9% 3% 3% 3% 4% 1% 0% 26% 45% 2% 4% 4% 1% 2% 7% 6% 38% 2% 0% 4% 0% 0% 1% 7% 4% 1% 34% 3% 0% 4% 4% 0% 6% 1% 1% 2% 4% 19% 0% 1% 3% 4% 5% 1% 1% 3% 11% 5% 1% 4% 15% 0% 0% 0% 0% 100% 0% 1% 3% 10% 1% 2% 9% 2% 2% 11%
Total How likely is it that you will vote in the 2026 South Carolina Republican Primary? How certain are you about your intention to vote for your candidate of choice? Gender Age Race Political Party Ideology Who do you trust more for your political news? Education Income Where do you live in South Carolina? Do you live in: Who did you vote for in the 2024 Presidential Election? Generally speaking, do you feel things in this country are going in the right direction, or have they gotten off on the wrong track? President Approval I am now going to read you a list of national issues. After listening to the entire list, which is most important to you? When thinking about the economy, which of the following issues is most important? Senator Lindsey Graham Favorability Republican candidate for Senate, Mark Lynch Favorability If the South Carolina 2026 Republican primary were held today and the candidates were Lindsey Graham and Mark Lynch, who would you vote for? Generic Ballot When thinking about Republican candidates for Senate in South Carolina, how important is Donald Trump’s endorsement? Paul Dans has ended his campaign for U.S. Senat and has endorsed Mark Lynch.  Does Paul Dans’ endorsement of Mark Lynch make you: What do you think is better for America? When thinking about who you plan to vote for in 2026, what is more important?
LVs Very likely Somewhat likely Very certain Somewhat certain Not very certain Not at all certain Not sure Men Women 18-29 30-39 40-49 50-64 65+ White Black Other Democrat Republican Independent Conservative Moderate Liberal Not sure Major cable news channels Network TV news X formerly known as Twitter Other social media sites Independent online sources Not sure No HS HS diploma Some college College degree Graduate Not sure <$50k $50-100k $100-200k $200k+ Not sure Upcountry Piedmont Central Pee Dee / Maccawaw Low country Somewhere else Urban Suburban Rural Harris Trump Other Didn't vote Not sure Right direction Wrong track Not sure Strongly approve Somewhat approve Somewhat disapprove Strongly disapprove Not sure Violent crime Illegal immigration and the border The economy Climate change Abortion Global conflicts & war Education Government corruption Human and sex trafficking Not sure More jobs High stock market Lowering prices Reducing the deficit Cutting taxes Not sure Very favorable Somewhat favorable Somewhat unfavorable Very unfavorable Not sure Very favorable Somewhat favorable Somewhat unfavorable Very unfavorable Not sure Graham Lynch Wouldn't vote Not sure Democrat Republican Wouldn't vote Not sure Very important Somewhat important Not very important Not at all important Not sure More likely Less likely No difference Not sure Republican Party should be more like Trump Trump should be more like the Republican Party Not sure Local issues National issues Not sure
Paul Dans has ended his campaign for U.S. Senat and has endorsed Mark Lynch. Does Paul Dans’ endorsement of Mark Lynch make you. More likely 17% 16% 18% 22% 15% 5% 0% 3% 20% 13% 33% 33% 16% 13% 7% 14% 32% 28% 19% 18% 13% 19% 10% 18% 6% 18% 19% 28% 20% 14% 5% 24% 24% 12% 15% 15% 0% 19% 13% 23% 13% 1% 18% 16% 22% 8% 18% 7% 20% 15% 14% 16% 17% 20% 16% 0% 22% 12% 6% 21% 18% 10% 9% 4% 24% 13% 16% 34% 29% 25% 29% 12% 1% 0% 33% 39% 11% 16% 13% 13% 23% 17% 19% 9% 8% 55% 26% 14% 2% 6% 16% 27% 11% 6% 21% 17% 17% 3% 24% 18% 5% 10% 1% 100% 0% 0% 0% 20% 18% 5% 18% 17% 13%
Less likely 13% 13% 14% 14% 14% 14% 3% 0% 14% 13% 16% 18% 15% 8% 14% 12% 22% 9% 17% 13% 13% 12% 20% 15% 2% 21% 17% 17% 10% 4% 8% 30% 12% 14% 11% 14% 43% 14% 14% 10% 12% 21% 12% 21% 10% 14% 12% 15% 16% 12% 11% 16% 13% 14% 8% 0% 16% 11% 9% 15% 16% 4% 8% 0% 19% 14% 15% 9% 17% 6% 17% 4% 10% 22% 22% 25% 9% 17% 10% 23% 20% 15% 10% 8% 5% 9% 17% 18% 25% 4% 16% 12% 20% 4% 19% 12% 23% 8% 16% 15% 12% 6% 6% 0% 100% 0% 0% 14% 13% 12% 15% 12% 15%
No difference 60% 62% 55% 56% 63% 69% 65% 58% 57% 63% 41% 38% 58% 71% 70% 65% 38% 42% 52% 59% 65% 59% 62% 60% 63% 54% 59% 49% 61% 70% 63% 34% 54% 65% 63% 64% 0% 55% 62% 60% 73% 50% 59% 55% 56% 74% 61% 65% 51% 63% 67% 59% 60% 66% 65% 36% 53% 67% 68% 53% 58% 79% 72% 37% 54% 66% 61% 53% 38% 41% 41% 69% 77% 19% 39% 31% 70% 58% 61% 34% 47% 60% 64% 71% 53% 31% 56% 65% 69% 66% 60% 53% 65% 71% 54% 60% 60% 69% 48% 59% 77% 76% 59% 0% 0% 100% 0% 55% 64% 67% 57% 62% 52%
Not sure 10% 9% 12% 9% 7% 13% 32% 38% 9% 11% 10% 11% 11% 9% 10% 10% 8% 22% 12% 10% 9% 10% 7% 6% 30% 7% 5% 6% 10% 11% 24% 13% 10% 9% 11% 7% 57% 11% 10% 7% 2% 28% 11% 8% 12% 5% 10% 13% 12% 9% 8% 9% 10% 0% 11% 64% 9% 9% 18% 11% 8% 7% 11% 60% 3% 7% 8% 5% 16% 28% 13% 14% 12% 59% 6% 5% 10% 9% 16% 30% 9% 7% 7% 12% 34% 5% 2% 3% 4% 24% 9% 8% 4% 20% 7% 10% 0% 20% 12% 8% 6% 9% 34% 0% 0% 0% 100% 11% 5% 16% 9% 9% 20%
Total How likely is it that you will vote in the 2026 South Carolina Republican Primary? How certain are you about your intention to vote for your candidate of choice? Gender Age Race Political Party Ideology Who do you trust more for your political news? Education Income Where do you live in South Carolina? Do you live in: Who did you vote for in the 2024 Presidential Election? Generally speaking, do you feel things in this country are going in the right direction, or have they gotten off on the wrong track? President Approval I am now going to read you a list of national issues. After listening to the entire list, which is most important to you? When thinking about the economy, which of the following issues is most important? Senator Lindsey Graham Favorability Republican candidate for Senate, Mark Lynch Favorability If the South Carolina 2026 Republican primary were held today and the candidates were Lindsey Graham and Mark Lynch, who would you vote for? Generic Ballot When thinking about Republican candidates for Senate in South Carolina, how important is Donald Trump’s endorsement? Paul Dans has ended his campaign for U.S. Senat and has endorsed Mark Lynch.  Does Paul Dans’ endorsement of Mark Lynch make you: What do you think is better for America? When thinking about who you plan to vote for in 2026, what is more important?
LVs Very likely Somewhat likely Very certain Somewhat certain Not very certain Not at all certain Not sure Men Women 18-29 30-39 40-49 50-64 65+ White Black Other Democrat Republican Independent Conservative Moderate Liberal Not sure Major cable news channels Network TV news X formerly known as Twitter Other social media sites Independent online sources Not sure No HS HS diploma Some college College degree Graduate Not sure <$50k $50-100k $100-200k $200k+ Not sure Upcountry Piedmont Central Pee Dee / Maccawaw Low country Somewhere else Urban Suburban Rural Harris Trump Other Didn't vote Not sure Right direction Wrong track Not sure Strongly approve Somewhat approve Somewhat disapprove Strongly disapprove Not sure Violent crime Illegal immigration and the border The economy Climate change Abortion Global conflicts & war Education Government corruption Human and sex trafficking Not sure More jobs High stock market Lowering prices Reducing the deficit Cutting taxes Not sure Very favorable Somewhat favorable Somewhat unfavorable Very unfavorable Not sure Very favorable Somewhat favorable Somewhat unfavorable Very unfavorable Not sure Graham Lynch Wouldn't vote Not sure Democrat Republican Wouldn't vote Not sure Very important Somewhat important Not very important Not at all important Not sure More likely Less likely No difference Not sure Republican Party should be more like Trump Trump should be more like the Republican Party Not sure Local issues National issues Not sure
Suppose a candidate described themselves as 'America First.' Does that make you. More likely 49% 53% 39% 56% 49% 33% 25% 21% 54% 44% 55% 52% 40% 50% 53% 50% 44% 56% 25% 56% 30% 60% 33% 25% 10% 56% 49% 63% 39% 47% 37% 57% 51% 51% 51% 40% 43% 49% 48% 56% 46% 38% 57% 43% 52% 41% 49% 43% 46% 51% 51% 19% 58% 22% 33% 25% 63% 33% 41% 66% 50% 35% 17% 29% 55% 68% 43% 38% 62% 58% 51% 38% 29% 19% 51% 62% 47% 48% 54% 34% 67% 53% 54% 22% 33% 72% 59% 43% 34% 45% 59% 45% 17% 41% 20% 59% 14% 15% 67% 51% 42% 18% 15% 66% 48% 47% 36% 63% 38% 30% 49% 49% 52%
Less likely 10% 9% 15% 9% 11% 14% 5% 19% 12% 8% 21% 14% 8% 7% 9% 9% 18% 7% 23% 7% 19% 7% 12% 29% 14% 8% 16% 16% 11% 8% 8% 12% 11% 9% 9% 15% 0% 11% 10% 10% 12% 12% 10% 10% 14% 8% 10% 6% 14% 9% 7% 32% 5% 25% 8% 0% 7% 16% 3% 6% 8% 6% 28% 4% 15% 6% 9% 36% 7% 10% 11% 15% 6% 0% 14% 22% 9% 9% 4% 13% 9% 8% 7% 21% 5% 9% 10% 17% 17% 5% 7% 14% 34% 6% 37% 5% 17% 5% 6% 9% 7% 23% 21% 18% 19% 7% 6% 5% 18% 12% 11% 10% 6%
No difference 35% 33% 38% 32% 35% 47% 58% 20% 29% 40% 21% 28% 44% 36% 33% 35% 31% 29% 43% 31% 44% 28% 51% 45% 45% 33% 32% 20% 45% 41% 31% 27% 30% 36% 35% 41% 0% 33% 38% 30% 38% 34% 27% 40% 30% 46% 36% 40% 35% 35% 32% 44% 31% 47% 46% 41% 26% 45% 42% 23% 36% 55% 48% 15% 26% 22% 42% 21% 24% 30% 30% 38% 55% 45% 31% 16% 35% 38% 38% 45% 20% 32% 37% 51% 38% 16% 31% 36% 42% 39% 29% 39% 49% 39% 39% 31% 61% 58% 21% 36% 48% 51% 34% 14% 32% 42% 29% 27% 40% 46% 34% 35% 28%
Not sure 6% 5% 8% 4% 5% 6% 12% 40% 4% 8% 3% 6% 7% 7% 5% 6% 6% 8% 9% 5% 7% 5% 4% 1% 32% 3% 3% 1% 5% 4% 24% 4% 8% 4% 6% 3% 57% 8% 5% 4% 4% 16% 6% 8% 4% 4% 5% 12% 5% 5% 10% 5% 5% 5% 13% 34% 4% 7% 14% 5% 6% 4% 6% 52% 4% 5% 5% 5% 8% 2% 8% 8% 10% 36% 4% 0% 8% 5% 5% 8% 3% 7% 2% 6% 24% 3% 1% 4% 7% 11% 5% 3% 1% 14% 4% 5% 7% 22% 6% 4% 3% 8% 30% 2% 2% 4% 28% 5% 3% 12% 6% 5% 13%
Total How likely is it that you will vote in the 2026 South Carolina Republican Primary? How certain are you about your intention to vote for your candidate of choice? Gender Age Race Political Party Ideology Who do you trust more for your political news? Education Income Where do you live in South Carolina? Do you live in: Who did you vote for in the 2024 Presidential Election? Generally speaking, do you feel things in this country are going in the right direction, or have they gotten off on the wrong track? President Approval I am now going to read you a list of national issues. After listening to the entire list, which is most important to you? When thinking about the economy, which of the following issues is most important? Senator Lindsey Graham Favorability Republican candidate for Senate, Mark Lynch Favorability If the South Carolina 2026 Republican primary were held today and the candidates were Lindsey Graham and Mark Lynch, who would you vote for? Generic Ballot When thinking about Republican candidates for Senate in South Carolina, how important is Donald Trump’s endorsement? Paul Dans has ended his campaign for U.S. Senat and has endorsed Mark Lynch.  Does Paul Dans’ endorsement of Mark Lynch make you: What do you think is better for America? When thinking about who you plan to vote for in 2026, what is more important?
LVs Very likely Somewhat likely Very certain Somewhat certain Not very certain Not at all certain Not sure Men Women 18-29 30-39 40-49 50-64 65+ White Black Other Democrat Republican Independent Conservative Moderate Liberal Not sure Major cable news channels Network TV news X formerly known as Twitter Other social media sites Independent online sources Not sure No HS HS diploma Some college College degree Graduate Not sure <$50k $50-100k $100-200k $200k+ Not sure Upcountry Piedmont Central Pee Dee / Maccawaw Low country Somewhere else Urban Suburban Rural Harris Trump Other Didn't vote Not sure Right direction Wrong track Not sure Strongly approve Somewhat approve Somewhat disapprove Strongly disapprove Not sure Violent crime Illegal immigration and the border The economy Climate change Abortion Global conflicts & war Education Government corruption Human and sex trafficking Not sure More jobs High stock market Lowering prices Reducing the deficit Cutting taxes Not sure Very favorable Somewhat favorable Somewhat unfavorable Very unfavorable Not sure Very favorable Somewhat favorable Somewhat unfavorable Very unfavorable Not sure Graham Lynch Wouldn't vote Not sure Democrat Republican Wouldn't vote Not sure Very important Somewhat important Not very important Not at all important Not sure More likely Less likely No difference Not sure Republican Party should be more like Trump Trump should be more like the Republican Party Not sure Local issues National issues Not sure
What do you think is better for America? Republican Party should be more like Trump 52% 56% 38% 62% 45% 37% 23% 38% 57% 46% 39% 53% 53% 51% 56% 55% 26% 68% 9% 61% 28% 64% 31% 8% 32% 57% 49% 62% 46% 50% 42% 86% 47% 55% 53% 45% 43% 51% 54% 50% 52% 38% 62% 50% 49% 48% 49% 44% 54% 52% 47% 10% 63% 26% 30% 11% 75% 21% 47% 84% 51% 10% 2% 11% 50% 79% 42% 34% 59% 48% 53% 44% 46% 51% 62% 61% 46% 55% 59% 26% 66% 56% 63% 21% 34% 72% 56% 51% 35% 49% 62% 46% 32% 38% 14% 63% 24% 17% 80% 55% 25% 9% 19% 63% 53% 48% 55% 100% 0% 0% 48% 54% 48%
Trump should be more like the Republican Party 30% 26% 41% 25% 38% 34% 31% 10% 31% 29% 45% 30% 26% 31% 26% 29% 40% 21% 49% 26% 41% 23% 43% 63% 13% 29% 37% 28% 32% 31% 21% 4% 32% 27% 28% 41% 0% 28% 28% 33% 45% 14% 26% 34% 33% 24% 31% 28% 30% 30% 30% 60% 24% 39% 24% 0% 15% 52% 20% 7% 31% 64% 65% 4% 26% 11% 38% 45% 25% 43% 25% 36% 29% 0% 23% 34% 35% 24% 22% 25% 24% 29% 25% 46% 20% 15% 35% 35% 36% 25% 25% 39% 39% 26% 54% 24% 39% 40% 9% 32% 49% 59% 22% 32% 30% 32% 14% 0% 100% 0% 31% 31% 15%
Not sure 18% 17% 22% 14% 17% 29% 46% 52% 11% 26% 16% 17% 21% 17% 19% 16% 35% 11% 43% 13% 31% 13% 25% 28% 55% 14% 14% 10% 22% 19% 37% 10% 21% 18% 19% 14% 57% 21% 18% 17% 3% 48% 12% 16% 18% 29% 20% 28% 16% 18% 23% 30% 13% 35% 46% 89% 10% 27% 33% 10% 18% 26% 33% 85% 24% 10% 20% 21% 16% 9% 22% 20% 25% 49% 16% 5% 18% 22% 19% 49% 10% 14% 12% 33% 46% 12% 9% 14% 29% 25% 13% 15% 28% 36% 32% 13% 37% 43% 11% 13% 26% 32% 59% 5% 17% 20% 30% 0% 0% 100% 20% 16% 37%
Total How likely is it that you will vote in the 2026 South Carolina Republican Primary? How certain are you about your intention to vote for your candidate of choice? Gender Age Race Political Party Ideology Who do you trust more for your political news? Education Income Where do you live in South Carolina? Do you live in: Who did you vote for in the 2024 Presidential Election? Generally speaking, do you feel things in this country are going in the right direction, or have they gotten off on the wrong track? President Approval I am now going to read you a list of national issues. After listening to the entire list, which is most important to you? When thinking about the economy, which of the following issues is most important? Senator Lindsey Graham Favorability Republican candidate for Senate, Mark Lynch Favorability If the South Carolina 2026 Republican primary were held today and the candidates were Lindsey Graham and Mark Lynch, who would you vote for? Generic Ballot When thinking about Republican candidates for Senate in South Carolina, how important is Donald Trump’s endorsement? Paul Dans has ended his campaign for U.S. Senat and has endorsed Mark Lynch.  Does Paul Dans’ endorsement of Mark Lynch make you: What do you think is better for America? When thinking about who you plan to vote for in 2026, what is more important?
LVs Very likely Somewhat likely Very certain Somewhat certain Not very certain Not at all certain Not sure Men Women 18-29 30-39 40-49 50-64 65+ White Black Other Democrat Republican Independent Conservative Moderate Liberal Not sure Major cable news channels Network TV news X formerly known as Twitter Other social media sites Independent online sources Not sure No HS HS diploma Some college College degree Graduate Not sure <$50k $50-100k $100-200k $200k+ Not sure Upcountry Piedmont Central Pee Dee / Maccawaw Low country Somewhere else Urban Suburban Rural Harris Trump Other Didn't vote Not sure Right direction Wrong track Not sure Strongly approve Somewhat approve Somewhat disapprove Strongly disapprove Not sure Violent crime Illegal immigration and the border The economy Climate change Abortion Global conflicts & war Education Government corruption Human and sex trafficking Not sure More jobs High stock market Lowering prices Reducing the deficit Cutting taxes Not sure Very favorable Somewhat favorable Somewhat unfavorable Very unfavorable Not sure Very favorable Somewhat favorable Somewhat unfavorable Very unfavorable Not sure Graham Lynch Wouldn't vote Not sure Democrat Republican Wouldn't vote Not sure Very important Somewhat important Not very important Not at all important Not sure More likely Less likely No difference Not sure Republican Party should be more like Trump Trump should be more like the Republican Party Not sure Local issues National issues Not sure
When thinking about who you plan to vote for in 2026, what is more important? Local issues 30% 29% 32% 30% 29% 33% 39% 13% 28% 32% 36% 34% 40% 27% 21% 29% 30% 39% 38% 30% 28% 31% 31% 21% 34% 29% 30% 33% 23% 31% 33% 31% 28% 28% 33% 30% 0% 37% 30% 22% 29% 7% 34% 31% 29% 30% 29% 23% 30% 28% 35% 32% 29% 35% 33% 34% 30% 31% 24% 29% 32% 25% 33% 24% 35% 26% 33% 25% 22% 26% 41% 24% 31% 41% 37% 37% 30% 17% 32% 29% 31% 29% 33% 30% 22% 34% 30% 31% 36% 26% 29% 32% 30% 32% 36% 28% 56% 31% 26% 33% 37% 30% 21% 32% 34% 29% 29% 28% 32% 33% 100% 0% 0%
National issues 64% 65% 59% 66% 65% 57% 61% 43% 66% 61% 62% 62% 55% 66% 68% 64% 62% 54% 54% 64% 65% 63% 62% 74% 47% 67% 63% 62% 72% 66% 48% 69% 66% 63% 62% 66% 0% 55% 65% 74% 64% 77% 61% 66% 66% 59% 63% 65% 63% 67% 55% 63% 64% 65% 67% 23% 65% 63% 59% 63% 63% 68% 64% 45% 58% 67% 61% 73% 70% 72% 51% 69% 65% 35% 59% 59% 64% 77% 60% 40% 64% 63% 61% 65% 64% 63% 65% 64% 59% 64% 65% 63% 64% 58% 59% 66% 35% 55% 68% 61% 58% 65% 55% 63% 58% 66% 59% 66% 65% 54% 0% 100% 0%
Not sure 6% 5% 9% 4% 6% 10% 0% 44% 6% 7% 2% 4% 5% 7% 10% 6% 7% 7% 8% 6% 7% 6% 7% 4% 19% 4% 7% 6% 5% 3% 20% 0% 6% 9% 6% 4% 100% 8% 6% 4% 7% 16% 5% 2% 5% 11% 8% 11% 7% 4% 10% 5% 7% 0% 1% 43% 5% 6% 18% 8% 6% 7% 3% 31% 7% 8% 6% 2% 8% 2% 8% 6% 4% 24% 5% 4% 6% 6% 8% 30% 4% 8% 5% 5% 14% 3% 5% 5% 5% 10% 6% 5% 6% 10% 4% 6% 9% 14% 6% 6% 5% 5% 24% 5% 7% 6% 13% 6% 3% 13% 0% 0% 100%
Total How likely is it that you will vote in the 2026 South Carolina Republican Primary? How certain are you about your intention to vote for your candidate of choice? Gender Age Race Political Party Ideology Who do you trust more for your political news? Education Income Where do you live in South Carolina? Do you live in: Who did you vote for in the 2024 Presidential Election? Generally speaking, do you feel things in this country are going in the right direction, or have they gotten off on the wrong track? President Approval I am now going to read you a list of national issues. After listening to the entire list, which is most important to you? When thinking about the economy, which of the following issues is most important? Senator Lindsey Graham Favorability Republican candidate for Senate, Mark Lynch Favorability If the South Carolina 2026 Republican primary were held today and the candidates were Lindsey Graham and Mark Lynch, who would you vote for? Generic Ballot When thinking about Republican candidates for Senate in South Carolina, how important is Donald Trump’s endorsement? Paul Dans has ended his campaign for U.S. Senat and has endorsed Mark Lynch.  Does Paul Dans’ endorsement of Mark Lynch make you: What do you think is better for America? When thinking about who you plan to vote for in 2026, what is more important?
LVs Very likely Somewhat likely Very certain Somewhat certain Not very certain Not at all certain Not sure Men Women 18-29 30-39 40-49 50-64 65+ White Black Other Democrat Republican Independent Conservative Moderate Liberal Not sure Major cable news channels Network TV news X formerly known as Twitter Other social media sites Independent online sources Not sure No HS HS diploma Some college College degree Graduate Not sure <$50k $50-100k $100-200k $200k+ Not sure Upcountry Piedmont Central Pee Dee / Maccawaw Low country Somewhere else Urban Suburban Rural Harris Trump Other Didn't vote Not sure Right direction Wrong track Not sure Strongly approve Somewhat approve Somewhat disapprove Strongly disapprove Not sure Violent crime Illegal immigration and the border The economy Climate change Abortion Global conflicts & war Education Government corruption Human and sex trafficking Not sure More jobs High stock market Lowering prices Reducing the deficit Cutting taxes Not sure Very favorable Somewhat favorable Somewhat unfavorable Very unfavorable Not sure Very favorable Somewhat favorable Somewhat unfavorable Very unfavorable Not sure Graham Lynch Wouldn't vote Not sure Democrat Republican Wouldn't vote Not sure Very important Somewhat important Not very important Not at all important Not sure More likely Less likely No difference Not sure Republican Party should be more like Trump Trump should be more like the Republican Party Not sure Local issues National issues Not sure
If you knew that Lindsey Graham was voting to nominate liberal judges, would you be: More likely 19% 19% 20% 23% 18% 12% 6% 10% 23% 16% 43% 30% 22% 12% 10% 16% 32% 32% 28% 18% 21% 17% 18% 44% 22% 27% 21% 30% 16% 11% 10% 66% 17% 13% 21% 18% 0% 22% 17% 19% 18% 8% 18% 19% 27% 8% 17% 24% 23% 19% 13% 27% 18% 12% 14% 15% 23% 17% 9% 23% 15% 10% 24% 7% 26% 16% 18% 36% 33% 35% 36% 11% 10% 0% 34% 45% 15% 16% 13% 10% 31% 17% 14% 19% 7% 54% 22% 20% 15% 8% 22% 19% 29% 8% 34% 17% 32% 13% 26% 16% 11% 19% 5% 51% 30% 9% 14% 21% 23% 9% 24% 18% 9%
Less likely 53% 56% 44% 53% 58% 52% 40% 25% 56% 51% 35% 42% 46% 58% 66% 56% 38% 48% 28% 60% 35% 65% 38% 9% 19% 51% 48% 49% 52% 61% 53% 24% 52% 57% 55% 53% 43% 46% 59% 57% 52% 41% 62% 52% 45% 56% 53% 47% 52% 55% 51% 25% 60% 41% 47% 20% 62% 44% 42% 60% 65% 42% 24% 15% 45% 67% 54% 25% 42% 39% 46% 54% 33% 54% 43% 45% 54% 60% 58% 47% 46% 64% 63% 35% 38% 39% 56% 52% 48% 58% 55% 55% 27% 54% 24% 62% 32% 21% 58% 59% 59% 30% 26% 41% 55% 57% 48% 63% 43% 41% 54% 54% 41%
No difference 22% 20% 27% 21% 21% 25% 27% 24% 18% 25% 15% 22% 24% 23% 20% 22% 19% 19% 37% 17% 33% 15% 37% 40% 15% 16% 28% 20% 28% 24% 17% 4% 20% 28% 18% 27% 0% 23% 20% 18% 29% 29% 16% 22% 22% 28% 24% 17% 20% 20% 28% 38% 17% 43% 22% 24% 13% 31% 32% 14% 15% 39% 40% 26% 20% 14% 22% 27% 24% 21% 10% 32% 44% 13% 18% 10% 23% 22% 23% 27% 18% 16% 19% 38% 23% 5% 20% 24% 30% 23% 19% 23% 41% 19% 35% 17% 36% 42% 13% 19% 27% 42% 15% 6% 11% 29% 18% 13% 29% 32% 19% 22% 30%
Not sure 6% 5% 8% 4% 3% 11% 26% 42% 3% 9% 6% 6% 8% 7% 4% 6% 10% 1% 8% 5% 11% 3% 7% 7% 44% 5% 4% 1% 4% 4% 21% 6% 10% 3% 6% 2% 57% 8% 4% 6% 1% 22% 4% 7% 6% 8% 6% 12% 5% 6% 8% 9% 5% 5% 17% 41% 2% 9% 17% 3% 5% 9% 12% 51% 9% 3% 7% 12% 0% 5% 8% 3% 14% 34% 5% 0% 8% 2% 6% 16% 4% 4% 3% 8% 33% 2% 2% 4% 8% 11% 3% 4% 3% 19% 7% 5% 0% 24% 3% 5% 3% 9% 55% 2% 4% 5% 21% 3% 4% 19% 4% 6% 20%
Total How likely is it that you will vote in the 2026 South Carolina Republican Primary? How certain are you about your intention to vote for your candidate of choice? Gender Age Race Political Party Ideology Who do you trust more for your political news? Education Income Where do you live in South Carolina? Do you live in: Who did you vote for in the 2024 Presidential Election? Generally speaking, do you feel things in this country are going in the right direction, or have they gotten off on the wrong track? President Approval I am now going to read you a list of national issues. After listening to the entire list, which is most important to you? When thinking about the economy, which of the following issues is most important? Senator Lindsey Graham Favorability Republican candidate for Senate, Mark Lynch Favorability If the South Carolina 2026 Republican primary were held today and the candidates were Lindsey Graham and Mark Lynch, who would you vote for? Generic Ballot When thinking about Republican candidates for Senate in South Carolina, how important is Donald Trump’s endorsement? Paul Dans has ended his campaign for U.S. Senat and has endorsed Mark Lynch.  Does Paul Dans’ endorsement of Mark Lynch make you: What do you think is better for America? When thinking about who you plan to vote for in 2026, what is more important?
LVs Very likely Somewhat likely Very certain Somewhat certain Not very certain Not at all certain Not sure Men Women 18-29 30-39 40-49 50-64 65+ White Black Other Democrat Republican Independent Conservative Moderate Liberal Not sure Major cable news channels Network TV news X formerly known as Twitter Other social media sites Independent online sources Not sure No HS HS diploma Some college College degree Graduate Not sure <$50k $50-100k $100-200k $200k+ Not sure Upcountry Piedmont Central Pee Dee / Maccawaw Low country Somewhere else Urban Suburban Rural Harris Trump Other Didn't vote Not sure Right direction Wrong track Not sure Strongly approve Somewhat approve Somewhat disapprove Strongly disapprove Not sure Violent crime Illegal immigration and the border The economy Climate change Abortion Global conflicts & war Education Government corruption Human and sex trafficking Not sure More jobs High stock market Lowering prices Reducing the deficit Cutting taxes Not sure Very favorable Somewhat favorable Somewhat unfavorable Very unfavorable Not sure Very favorable Somewhat favorable Somewhat unfavorable Very unfavorable Not sure Graham Lynch Wouldn't vote Not sure Democrat Republican Wouldn't vote Not sure Very important Somewhat important Not very important Not at all important Not sure More likely Less likely No difference Not sure Republican Party should be more like Trump Trump should be more like the Republican Party Not sure Local issues National issues Not sure
If you knew that Lindsey Graham was meeting with foreign leaders in order to try to undermine peace efforts, would you be: More likely 15% 14% 17% 17% 14% 6% 0% 15% 17% 12% 34% 29% 17% 8% 5% 12% 30% 14% 19% 16% 10% 14% 18% 11% 10% 20% 17% 26% 9% 8% 8% 32% 18% 12% 13% 13% 0% 16% 16% 12% 10% 0% 13% 18% 18% 10% 14% 11% 15% 18% 8% 15% 15% 3% 11% 0% 20% 9% 8% 22% 13% 6% 6% 4% 31% 11% 13% 22% 26% 19% 34% 3% 6% 7% 27% 35% 9% 17% 16% 0% 31% 15% 7% 4% 13% 45% 22% 12% 6% 5% 20% 11% 9% 7% 16% 15% 36% 1% 25% 14% 3% 3% 4% 44% 26% 5% 8% 19% 13% 6% 17% 14% 10%
Less likely 67% 70% 56% 68% 70% 65% 50% 30% 69% 64% 49% 48% 59% 77% 79% 70% 45% 66% 52% 69% 61% 73% 57% 63% 22% 62% 72% 63% 65% 78% 50% 34% 62% 74% 67% 70% 43% 60% 66% 77% 76% 57% 75% 61% 57% 76% 69% 58% 63% 67% 72% 59% 70% 64% 45% 20% 69% 66% 54% 64% 70% 79% 63% 17% 52% 80% 66% 49% 51% 64% 53% 76% 53% 34% 52% 52% 71% 73% 66% 76% 53% 71% 77% 70% 40% 46% 70% 70% 68% 68% 67% 74% 52% 59% 61% 69% 41% 55% 64% 67% 78% 70% 32% 48% 59% 76% 53% 70% 69% 52% 63% 70% 54%
No difference 12% 11% 17% 13% 11% 16% 20% 3% 10% 14% 12% 13% 14% 11% 12% 11% 18% 14% 25% 10% 19% 9% 18% 19% 28% 14% 8% 10% 22% 10% 13% 29% 13% 7% 13% 15% 0% 17% 12% 4% 12% 25% 8% 18% 19% 6% 10% 16% 17% 10% 12% 20% 10% 28% 17% 14% 9% 17% 14% 11% 11% 10% 22% 2% 10% 8% 13% 19% 15% 10% 4% 18% 24% 2% 17% 13% 13% 8% 12% 10% 14% 9% 12% 19% 9% 7% 7% 16% 19% 14% 9% 12% 39% 13% 20% 11% 24% 12% 9% 12% 11% 20% 28% 6% 10% 15% 12% 9% 13% 22% 14% 11% 18%
Not sure 6% 5% 11% 2% 6% 13% 31% 51% 4% 9% 5% 10% 9% 5% 4% 6% 7% 6% 4% 5% 10% 4% 7% 7% 40% 3% 3% 1% 4% 4% 28% 6% 8% 7% 7% 2% 57% 7% 6% 7% 1% 18% 4% 3% 5% 8% 8% 15% 5% 6% 9% 5% 5% 6% 27% 67% 2% 8% 23% 4% 6% 5% 10% 77% 6% 1% 7% 10% 8% 7% 8% 3% 17% 57% 4% 0% 8% 3% 6% 14% 2% 6% 3% 6% 37% 3% 2% 2% 7% 13% 4% 2% 1% 21% 3% 5% 0% 32% 2% 7% 8% 7% 37% 2% 4% 5% 27% 3% 4% 20% 6% 5% 18%
Total How likely is it that you will vote in the 2026 South Carolina Republican Primary? How certain are you about your intention to vote for your candidate of choice? Gender Age Race Political Party Ideology Who do you trust more for your political news? Education Income Where do you live in South Carolina? Do you live in: Who did you vote for in the 2024 Presidential Election? Generally speaking, do you feel things in this country are going in the right direction, or have they gotten off on the wrong track? President Approval I am now going to read you a list of national issues. After listening to the entire list, which is most important to you? When thinking about the economy, which of the following issues is most important? Senator Lindsey Graham Favorability Republican candidate for Senate, Mark Lynch Favorability If the South Carolina 2026 Republican primary were held today and the candidates were Lindsey Graham and Mark Lynch, who would you vote for? Generic Ballot When thinking about Republican candidates for Senate in South Carolina, how important is Donald Trump’s endorsement? Paul Dans has ended his campaign for U.S. Senat and has endorsed Mark Lynch.  Does Paul Dans’ endorsement of Mark Lynch make you: What do you think is better for America? When thinking about who you plan to vote for in 2026, what is more important?
LVs Very likely Somewhat likely Very certain Somewhat certain Not very certain Not at all certain Not sure Men Women 18-29 30-39 40-49 50-64 65+ White Black Other Democrat Republican Independent Conservative Moderate Liberal Not sure Major cable news channels Network TV news X formerly known as Twitter Other social media sites Independent online sources Not sure No HS HS diploma Some college College degree Graduate Not sure <$50k $50-100k $100-200k $200k+ Not sure Upcountry Piedmont Central Pee Dee / Maccawaw Low country Somewhere else Urban Suburban Rural Harris Trump Other Didn't vote Not sure Right direction Wrong track Not sure Strongly approve Somewhat approve Somewhat disapprove Strongly disapprove Not sure Violent crime Illegal immigration and the border The economy Climate change Abortion Global conflicts & war Education Government corruption Human and sex trafficking Not sure More jobs High stock market Lowering prices Reducing the deficit Cutting taxes Not sure Very favorable Somewhat favorable Somewhat unfavorable Very unfavorable Not sure Very favorable Somewhat favorable Somewhat unfavorable Very unfavorable Not sure Graham Lynch Wouldn't vote Not sure Democrat Republican Wouldn't vote Not sure Very important Somewhat important Not very important Not at all important Not sure More likely Less likely No difference Not sure Republican Party should be more like Trump Trump should be more like the Republican Party Not sure Local issues National issues Not sure
If you knew Lindsey Graham advocated for raising the retirement age and cutting Social Security benefits, would that make you: More likely 12% 10% 17% 14% 12% 7% 0% 6% 16% 7% 29% 24% 14% 5% 4% 9% 24% 26% 11% 13% 9% 14% 10% 4% 0% 15% 17% 18% 12% 6% 4% 29% 15% 6% 12% 12% 0% 12% 12% 14% 8% 0% 10% 16% 14% 6% 12% 8% 15% 12% 7% 16% 12% 4% 11% 0% 17% 6% 8% 16% 14% 3% 3% 0% 24% 7% 11% 32% 7% 17% 21% 7% 1% 22% 30% 33% 6% 13% 5% 14% 25% 13% 4% 3% 14% 36% 18% 7% 7% 4% 14% 14% 5% 4% 17% 11% 13% 5% 17% 13% 8% 2% 3% 43% 19% 2% 7% 14% 13% 4% 15% 12% 0%
Less likely 72% 75% 63% 72% 77% 61% 86% 50% 69% 75% 54% 59% 70% 81% 77% 74% 60% 63% 69% 73% 70% 71% 75% 84% 49% 73% 69% 68% 68% 79% 66% 52% 71% 82% 72% 61% 43% 72% 72% 74% 69% 65% 77% 73% 70% 84% 68% 59% 70% 72% 76% 64% 74% 81% 69% 25% 67% 79% 70% 67% 73% 84% 77% 37% 62% 75% 77% 61% 67% 65% 53% 74% 67% 28% 53% 55% 82% 50% 81% 61% 60% 73% 82% 78% 52% 56% 72% 76% 72% 75% 72% 75% 62% 71% 68% 74% 50% 67% 70% 73% 71% 79% 53% 49% 70% 80% 63% 72% 75% 67% 71% 73% 66%
No difference 13% 12% 15% 12% 10% 26% 12% 11% 13% 12% 15% 10% 12% 11% 15% 13% 12% 8% 16% 12% 15% 12% 13% 12% 16% 10% 12% 14% 17% 14% 10% 11% 8% 10% 13% 24% 0% 11% 12% 11% 23% 18% 10% 9% 14% 7% 15% 21% 13% 13% 10% 16% 11% 14% 18% 24% 14% 12% 4% 13% 10% 10% 17% 6% 11% 14% 10% 6% 18% 18% 14% 17% 17% 2% 12% 12% 8% 33% 11% 8% 12% 11% 12% 17% 10% 6% 9% 16% 18% 14% 12% 10% 28% 14% 13% 12% 37% 10% 11% 10% 17% 16% 21% 8% 7% 15% 13% 12% 11% 16% 12% 13% 16%
Not sure 4% 3% 5% 3% 2% 5% 2% 32% 2% 6% 2% 6% 4% 2% 4% 4% 4% 2% 4% 3% 5% 3% 3% 0% 35% 2% 2% 0% 3% 1% 19% 8% 7% 2% 2% 2% 57% 5% 3% 1% 0% 17% 2% 2% 2% 4% 5% 13% 3% 3% 7% 4% 3% 1% 3% 52% 2% 3% 18% 3% 3% 3% 3% 57% 3% 4% 2% 1% 8% 0% 12% 2% 14% 47% 5% 0% 3% 4% 3% 17% 3% 3% 3% 1% 24% 2% 1% 2% 3% 8% 2% 1% 5% 11% 2% 3% 0% 19% 2% 4% 4% 3% 23% 0% 5% 2% 16% 2% 1% 13% 3% 3% 18%
Total How likely is it that you will vote in the 2026 South Carolina Republican Primary? How certain are you about your intention to vote for your candidate of choice? Gender Age Race Political Party Ideology Who do you trust more for your political news? Education Income Where do you live in South Carolina? Do you live in: Who did you vote for in the 2024 Presidential Election? Generally speaking, do you feel things in this country are going in the right direction, or have they gotten off on the wrong track? President Approval I am now going to read you a list of national issues. After listening to the entire list, which is most important to you? When thinking about the economy, which of the following issues is most important? Senator Lindsey Graham Favorability Republican candidate for Senate, Mark Lynch Favorability If the South Carolina 2026 Republican primary were held today and the candidates were Lindsey Graham and Mark Lynch, who would you vote for? Generic Ballot When thinking about Republican candidates for Senate in South Carolina, how important is Donald Trump’s endorsement? Paul Dans has ended his campaign for U.S. Senat and has endorsed Mark Lynch.  Does Paul Dans’ endorsement of Mark Lynch make you: What do you think is better for America? When thinking about who you plan to vote for in 2026, what is more important?
LVs Very likely Somewhat likely Very certain Somewhat certain Not very certain Not at all certain Not sure Men Women 18-29 30-39 40-49 50-64 65+ White Black Other Democrat Republican Independent Conservative Moderate Liberal Not sure Major cable news channels Network TV news X formerly known as Twitter Other social media sites Independent online sources Not sure No HS HS diploma Some college College degree Graduate Not sure <$50k $50-100k $100-200k $200k+ Not sure Upcountry Piedmont Central Pee Dee / Maccawaw Low country Somewhere else Urban Suburban Rural Harris Trump Other Didn't vote Not sure Right direction Wrong track Not sure Strongly approve Somewhat approve Somewhat disapprove Strongly disapprove Not sure Violent crime Illegal immigration and the border The economy Climate change Abortion Global conflicts & war Education Government corruption Human and sex trafficking Not sure More jobs High stock market Lowering prices Reducing the deficit Cutting taxes Not sure Very favorable Somewhat favorable Somewhat unfavorable Very unfavorable Not sure Very favorable Somewhat favorable Somewhat unfavorable Very unfavorable Not sure Graham Lynch Wouldn't vote Not sure Democrat Republican Wouldn't vote Not sure Very important Somewhat important Not very important Not at all important Not sure More likely Less likely No difference Not sure Republican Party should be more like Trump Trump should be more like the Republican Party Not sure Local issues National issues Not sure
If you knew Lindsey Graham sponsored the law that brought an Afghani refugee to the United States who later killed a National Guard member in Washington DC, would that make you. More likely 11% 11% 12% 14% 10% 6% 0% 0% 15% 7% 26% 19% 16% 6% 3% 9% 19% 28% 12% 12% 8% 13% 10% 1% 7% 18% 11% 14% 15% 4% 2% 52% 12% 4% 10% 13% 0% 13% 11% 11% 7% 0% 14% 11% 13% 6% 10% 5% 15% 11% 4% 11% 11% 4% 9% 0% 15% 6% 6% 17% 10% 2% 3% 0% 22% 11% 9% 25% 21% 18% 20% 2% 2% 7% 28% 28% 6% 8% 4% 21% 21% 14% 5% 3% 4% 46% 12% 7% 6% 3% 14% 11% 9% 2% 15% 11% 19% 0% 17% 12% 2% 3% 3% 37% 18% 2% 11% 15% 8% 3% 15% 9% 4%
Less likely 63% 65% 57% 62% 68% 62% 50% 45% 61% 65% 52% 57% 59% 69% 68% 66% 54% 48% 56% 68% 47% 68% 58% 54% 29% 60% 65% 71% 63% 68% 52% 27% 65% 76% 62% 52% 43% 64% 62% 66% 65% 51% 65% 70% 59% 65% 63% 56% 58% 65% 67% 42% 68% 66% 63% 25% 65% 60% 66% 65% 67% 68% 52% 20% 52% 72% 65% 63% 58% 52% 64% 60% 66% 20% 49% 55% 68% 52% 79% 38% 55% 64% 76% 59% 54% 47% 68% 68% 57% 64% 63% 65% 47% 66% 42% 69% 49% 56% 69% 65% 63% 51% 39% 50% 54% 70% 58% 68% 60% 54% 63% 65% 48%
No difference 19% 18% 23% 18% 17% 25% 45% 9% 19% 19% 19% 17% 18% 17% 22% 18% 22% 20% 27% 13% 38% 13% 26% 42% 34% 16% 18% 15% 16% 25% 17% 10% 15% 14% 21% 29% 14% 14% 22% 17% 26% 34% 13% 14% 21% 22% 21% 27% 19% 18% 21% 38% 15% 27% 18% 31% 15% 25% 14% 12% 16% 24% 38% 19% 19% 12% 20% 11% 8% 21% 8% 31% 19% 26% 18% 17% 18% 30% 14% 26% 15% 16% 14% 34% 18% 3% 19% 22% 30% 17% 15% 21% 39% 20% 38% 15% 25% 21% 9% 16% 30% 36% 30% 11% 19% 22% 10% 11% 27% 28% 16% 20% 22%
Not sure 7% 6% 9% 6% 5% 8% 4% 46% 5% 9% 2% 7% 8% 8% 7% 7% 6% 4% 5% 7% 8% 7% 6% 2% 31% 5% 6% 0% 6% 2% 29% 11% 8% 6% 7% 5% 43% 9% 6% 6% 2% 14% 8% 5% 7% 7% 6% 11% 8% 6% 8% 10% 6% 3% 10% 44% 4% 9% 14% 6% 7% 5% 7% 61% 7% 5% 6% 1% 14% 8% 8% 7% 13% 47% 5% 0% 9% 10% 3% 15% 9% 6% 5% 3% 24% 4% 1% 2% 7% 15% 8% 2% 5% 12% 6% 6% 7% 23% 4% 7% 5% 10% 28% 2% 9% 6% 21% 6% 4% 15% 6% 6% 25%
Total How likely is it that you will vote in the 2026 South Carolina Republican Primary? How certain are you about your intention to vote for your candidate of choice? Gender Age Race Political Party Ideology Who do you trust more for your political news? Education Income Where do you live in South Carolina? Do you live in: Who did you vote for in the 2024 Presidential Election? Generally speaking, do you feel things in this country are going in the right direction, or have they gotten off on the wrong track? President Approval I am now going to read you a list of national issues. After listening to the entire list, which is most important to you? When thinking about the economy, which of the following issues is most important? Senator Lindsey Graham Favorability Republican candidate for Senate, Mark Lynch Favorability If the South Carolina 2026 Republican primary were held today and the candidates were Lindsey Graham and Mark Lynch, who would you vote for? Generic Ballot When thinking about Republican candidates for Senate in South Carolina, how important is Donald Trump’s endorsement? Paul Dans has ended his campaign for U.S. Senat and has endorsed Mark Lynch.  Does Paul Dans’ endorsement of Mark Lynch make you: What do you think is better for America? When thinking about who you plan to vote for in 2026, what is more important?
LVs Very likely Somewhat likely Very certain Somewhat certain Not very certain Not at all certain Not sure Men Women 18-29 30-39 40-49 50-64 65+ White Black Other Democrat Republican Independent Conservative Moderate Liberal Not sure Major cable news channels Network TV news X formerly known as Twitter Other social media sites Independent online sources Not sure No HS HS diploma Some college College degree Graduate Not sure <$50k $50-100k $100-200k $200k+ Not sure Upcountry Piedmont Central Pee Dee / Maccawaw Low country Somewhere else Urban Suburban Rural Harris Trump Other Didn't vote Not sure Right direction Wrong track Not sure Strongly approve Somewhat approve Somewhat disapprove Strongly disapprove Not sure Violent crime Illegal immigration and the border The economy Climate change Abortion Global conflicts & war Education Government corruption Human and sex trafficking Not sure More jobs High stock market Lowering prices Reducing the deficit Cutting taxes Not sure Very favorable Somewhat favorable Somewhat unfavorable Very unfavorable Not sure Very favorable Somewhat favorable Somewhat unfavorable Very unfavorable Not sure Graham Lynch Wouldn't vote Not sure Democrat Republican Wouldn't vote Not sure Very important Somewhat important Not very important Not at all important Not sure More likely Less likely No difference Not sure Republican Party should be more like Trump Trump should be more like the Republican Party Not sure Local issues National issues Not sure
If you knew Lindsey Graham supported allowing the Chinese to purchase US farmland, would that make you. More likely 9% 9% 8% 12% 6% 4% 0% 3% 12% 5% 18% 23% 12% 4% 1% 7% 20% 14% 13% 9% 6% 9% 11% 4% 5% 15% 13% 8% 6% 4% 1% 42% 11% 3% 9% 5% 0% 9% 10% 8% 3% 0% 8% 8% 13% 3% 9% 5% 11% 9% 4% 11% 8% 9% 11% 0% 12% 4% 7% 14% 6% 5% 1% 0% 18% 7% 7% 23% 8% 17% 27% 0% 2% 7% 22% 30% 4% 6% 7% 14% 21% 10% 2% 2% 4% 38% 10% 8% 3% 1% 12% 9% 4% 0% 10% 9% 16% 0% 16% 6% 5% 2% 3% 33% 14% 1% 4% 13% 6% 2% 12% 8% 1%
Less likely 72% 74% 65% 71% 76% 72% 53% 41% 71% 73% 59% 54% 62% 82% 83% 75% 51% 67% 56% 75% 65% 77% 63% 68% 40% 68% 70% 73% 70% 83% 59% 40% 72% 76% 73% 72% 43% 68% 71% 78% 72% 74% 80% 73% 64% 78% 69% 68% 67% 73% 76% 55% 77% 68% 38% 10% 74% 68% 73% 73% 78% 66% 64% 24% 68% 82% 71% 52% 64% 67% 52% 78% 66% 28% 57% 57% 76% 79% 74% 51% 60% 77% 81% 71% 51% 57% 73% 69% 77% 74% 72% 75% 59% 70% 58% 76% 52% 60% 71% 78% 75% 66% 35% 63% 65% 77% 62% 75% 72% 62% 63% 77% 60%
No difference 14% 13% 17% 13% 14% 18% 20% 9% 13% 15% 18% 17% 16% 11% 12% 13% 20% 9% 26% 12% 20% 10% 21% 22% 26% 14% 13% 18% 21% 10% 12% 19% 12% 14% 12% 21% 0% 15% 14% 9% 24% 14% 6% 17% 19% 10% 16% 14% 18% 12% 13% 25% 10% 18% 34% 23% 11% 20% 7% 9% 11% 22% 26% 15% 12% 7% 16% 24% 9% 14% 13% 16% 22% 27% 17% 11% 14% 12% 14% 12% 14% 9% 15% 21% 18% 4% 16% 17% 17% 12% 10% 14% 35% 17% 29% 10% 26% 17% 10% 12% 15% 22% 35% 3% 18% 17% 6% 9% 19% 20% 17% 12% 16%
Not sure 6% 4% 10% 4% 3% 7% 26% 46% 4% 7% 5% 6% 10% 3% 5% 5% 9% 10% 6% 5% 9% 4% 6% 5% 30% 2% 4% 1% 3% 3% 28% 0% 6% 8% 6% 2% 57% 8% 4% 5% 1% 12% 5% 2% 5% 9% 6% 13% 4% 6% 7% 9% 4% 5% 18% 67% 3% 8% 13% 4% 5% 7% 9% 60% 3% 4% 7% 1% 18% 1% 8% 5% 10% 37% 4% 2% 7% 3% 5% 23% 4% 5% 2% 6% 26% 1% 1% 6% 3% 12% 6% 2% 1% 13% 4% 5% 6% 23% 4% 4% 4% 10% 27% 1% 3% 4% 28% 4% 3% 15% 8% 3% 23%
Total How likely is it that you will vote in the 2026 South Carolina Republican Primary? How certain are you about your intention to vote for your candidate of choice? Gender Age Race Political Party Ideology Who do you trust more for your political news? Education Income Where do you live in South Carolina? Do you live in: Who did you vote for in the 2024 Presidential Election? Generally speaking, do you feel things in this country are going in the right direction, or have they gotten off on the wrong track? President Approval I am now going to read you a list of national issues. After listening to the entire list, which is most important to you? When thinking about the economy, which of the following issues is most important? Senator Lindsey Graham Favorability Republican candidate for Senate, Mark Lynch Favorability If the South Carolina 2026 Republican primary were held today and the candidates were Lindsey Graham and Mark Lynch, who would you vote for? Generic Ballot When thinking about Republican candidates for Senate in South Carolina, how important is Donald Trump’s endorsement? Paul Dans has ended his campaign for U.S. Senat and has endorsed Mark Lynch.  Does Paul Dans’ endorsement of Mark Lynch make you: What do you think is better for America? When thinking about who you plan to vote for in 2026, what is more important?
LVs Very likely Somewhat likely Very certain Somewhat certain Not very certain Not at all certain Not sure Men Women 18-29 30-39 40-49 50-64 65+ White Black Other Democrat Republican Independent Conservative Moderate Liberal Not sure Major cable news channels Network TV news X formerly known as Twitter Other social media sites Independent online sources Not sure No HS HS diploma Some college College degree Graduate Not sure <$50k $50-100k $100-200k $200k+ Not sure Upcountry Piedmont Central Pee Dee / Maccawaw Low country Somewhere else Urban Suburban Rural Harris Trump Other Didn't vote Not sure Right direction Wrong track Not sure Strongly approve Somewhat approve Somewhat disapprove Strongly disapprove Not sure Violent crime Illegal immigration and the border The economy Climate change Abortion Global conflicts & war Education Government corruption Human and sex trafficking Not sure More jobs High stock market Lowering prices Reducing the deficit Cutting taxes Not sure Very favorable Somewhat favorable Somewhat unfavorable Very unfavorable Not sure Very favorable Somewhat favorable Somewhat unfavorable Very unfavorable Not sure Graham Lynch Wouldn't vote Not sure Democrat Republican Wouldn't vote Not sure Very important Somewhat important Not very important Not at all important Not sure More likely Less likely No difference Not sure Republican Party should be more like Trump Trump should be more like the Republican Party Not sure Local issues National issues Not sure
Lindsey Graham has supported legislation offering amnesty to some illegal immigrants. Does this make you. More likely 14% 14% 16% 17% 13% 9% 1% 13% 17% 12% 32% 26% 14% 8% 8% 12% 22% 26% 18% 13% 17% 13% 15% 25% 14% 19% 19% 27% 9% 7% 8% 40% 14% 7% 14% 21% 0% 12% 16% 16% 15% 3% 12% 11% 21% 8% 16% 12% 19% 12% 11% 25% 12% 24% 13% 11% 17% 13% 7% 16% 11% 7% 21% 0% 17% 10% 12% 37% 19% 30% 33% 12% 8% 7% 22% 43% 13% 11% 3% 10% 27% 10% 11% 15% 5% 40% 16% 15% 19% 3% 16% 15% 22% 6% 32% 11% 16% 9% 15% 14% 9% 18% 18% 36% 19% 8% 9% 15% 18% 8% 21% 12% 4%
Less likely 53% 55% 47% 56% 52% 53% 39% 33% 55% 52% 41% 45% 53% 57% 58% 55% 43% 57% 42% 58% 40% 60% 44% 32% 29% 48% 51% 61% 58% 58% 49% 23% 56% 65% 51% 44% 43% 58% 50% 49% 59% 57% 58% 63% 41% 56% 52% 54% 51% 52% 61% 29% 60% 44% 39% 10% 58% 48% 47% 57% 62% 51% 34% 4% 54% 64% 53% 43% 37% 47% 49% 47% 41% 44% 46% 41% 54% 55% 67% 32% 45% 59% 64% 44% 42% 45% 58% 53% 45% 56% 54% 54% 35% 57% 28% 60% 50% 38% 64% 57% 49% 33% 26% 50% 56% 53% 55% 61% 49% 39% 56% 52% 55%
No difference 24% 23% 27% 22% 25% 27% 38% 3% 23% 25% 24% 21% 26% 22% 25% 24% 27% 15% 30% 20% 36% 19% 35% 36% 27% 26% 24% 12% 29% 26% 19% 35% 20% 20% 26% 28% 0% 21% 26% 27% 19% 28% 23% 21% 25% 28% 24% 24% 24% 26% 18% 36% 20% 31% 36% 24% 19% 30% 26% 21% 18% 37% 35% 19% 23% 20% 26% 17% 28% 19% 10% 28% 27% 2% 25% 14% 25% 22% 22% 39% 24% 20% 20% 34% 24% 9% 23% 28% 26% 26% 22% 25% 41% 21% 34% 21% 34% 32% 17% 21% 32% 37% 24% 10% 22% 30% 14% 18% 28% 31% 17% 27% 19%
Not sure 8% 8% 10% 4% 9% 11% 22% 50% 5% 12% 2% 8% 7% 12% 9% 9% 7% 1% 9% 9% 7% 8% 6% 7% 30% 7% 6% 0% 5% 9% 24% 3% 10% 8% 9% 7% 57% 9% 8% 9% 7% 12% 7% 5% 13% 8% 8% 10% 5% 10% 10% 10% 8% 2% 13% 55% 6% 9% 20% 7% 9% 6% 10% 77% 6% 6% 8% 2% 16% 4% 8% 13% 23% 47% 6% 2% 9% 11% 8% 20% 4% 11% 6% 7% 29% 6% 4% 4% 11% 15% 8% 6% 2% 16% 6% 8% 0% 21% 4% 8% 11% 12% 32% 3% 2% 9% 22% 6% 5% 22% 7% 8% 22%
Total How likely is it that you will vote in the 2026 South Carolina Republican Primary? How certain are you about your intention to vote for your candidate of choice? Gender Age Race Political Party Ideology Who do you trust more for your political news? Education Income Where do you live in South Carolina? Do you live in: Who did you vote for in the 2024 Presidential Election? Generally speaking, do you feel things in this country are going in the right direction, or have they gotten off on the wrong track? President Approval I am now going to read you a list of national issues. After listening to the entire list, which is most important to you? When thinking about the economy, which of the following issues is most important? Senator Lindsey Graham Favorability Republican candidate for Senate, Mark Lynch Favorability If the South Carolina 2026 Republican primary were held today and the candidates were Lindsey Graham and Mark Lynch, who would you vote for? Generic Ballot When thinking about Republican candidates for Senate in South Carolina, how important is Donald Trump’s endorsement? Paul Dans has ended his campaign for U.S. Senat and has endorsed Mark Lynch.  Does Paul Dans’ endorsement of Mark Lynch make you: What do you think is better for America? When thinking about who you plan to vote for in 2026, what is more important?
LVs Very likely Somewhat likely Very certain Somewhat certain Not very certain Not at all certain Not sure Men Women 18-29 30-39 40-49 50-64 65+ White Black Other Democrat Republican Independent Conservative Moderate Liberal Not sure Major cable news channels Network TV news X formerly known as Twitter Other social media sites Independent online sources Not sure No HS HS diploma Some college College degree Graduate Not sure <$50k $50-100k $100-200k $200k+ Not sure Upcountry Piedmont Central Pee Dee / Maccawaw Low country Somewhere else Urban Suburban Rural Harris Trump Other Didn't vote Not sure Right direction Wrong track Not sure Strongly approve Somewhat approve Somewhat disapprove Strongly disapprove Not sure Violent crime Illegal immigration and the border The economy Climate change Abortion Global conflicts & war Education Government corruption Human and sex trafficking Not sure More jobs High stock market Lowering prices Reducing the deficit Cutting taxes Not sure Very favorable Somewhat favorable Somewhat unfavorable Very unfavorable Not sure Very favorable Somewhat favorable Somewhat unfavorable Very unfavorable Not sure Graham Lynch Wouldn't vote Not sure Democrat Republican Wouldn't vote Not sure Very important Somewhat important Not very important Not at all important Not sure More likely Less likely No difference Not sure Republican Party should be more like Trump Trump should be more like the Republican Party Not sure Local issues National issues Not sure
Knowing what you know now, if the South Carolina 2026 Republican primary were held today and the candidates were Lindsey Graham, Mark Lynch, and Paul Dans, who would you vote for? Graham 34% 36% 30% 42% 34% 13% 0% 13% 38% 30% 29% 32% 31% 29% 46% 34% 35% 32% 19% 39% 20% 38% 32% 15% 18% 47% 40% 22% 23% 26% 33% 59% 34% 32% 32% 38% 43% 37% 34% 33% 31% 19% 43% 37% 32% 30% 32% 23% 32% 34% 39% 18% 40% 7% 24% 11% 45% 21% 28% 46% 35% 28% 10% 4% 34% 42% 34% 40% 39% 36% 13% 25% 37% 16% 37% 54% 31% 38% 32% 27% 65% 47% 18% 3% 15% 34% 36% 35% 46% 28% 60% 9% 8% 7% 20% 40% 12% 15% 41% 41% 32% 13% 14% 32% 58% 32% 21% 43% 29% 20% 36% 34% 30%
Lynch 39% 39% 41% 40% 44% 32% 32% 4% 43% 35% 42% 45% 40% 45% 29% 40% 33% 36% 46% 39% 38% 40% 36% 56% 13% 37% 35% 52% 46% 45% 21% 25% 35% 42% 44% 35% 0% 35% 40% 45% 51% 11% 33% 42% 41% 42% 40% 41% 41% 40% 34% 47% 38% 43% 29% 7% 38% 44% 24% 36% 40% 39% 49% 3% 41% 37% 39% 39% 53% 34% 51% 45% 29% 15% 47% 30% 38% 34% 49% 7% 23% 28% 54% 63% 30% 64% 51% 31% 15% 37% 21% 85% 26% 27% 46% 38% 36% 35% 39% 41% 32% 48% 9% 58% 27% 39% 26% 38% 48% 28% 39% 41% 25%
Wouldn't vote 9% 8% 11% 6% 8% 18% 20% 10% 5% 12% 19% 8% 9% 6% 7% 7% 17% 4% 21% 5% 18% 5% 16% 15% 26% 6% 7% 11% 10% 10% 10% 13% 10% 6% 8% 10% 0% 9% 10% 6% 3% 11% 7% 8% 11% 5% 9% 7% 12% 7% 7% 18% 5% 25% 23% 20% 4% 15% 9% 4% 6% 12% 21% 17% 11% 5% 9% 11% 0% 2% 19% 12% 6% 10% 8% 7% 10% 8% 4% 14% 1% 6% 10% 18% 16% 0% 3% 12% 21% 9% 3% 3% 55% 17% 19% 5% 39% 11% 5% 6% 6% 21% 33% 5% 10% 9% 11% 5% 9% 17% 8% 9% 6%
Not sure 18% 18% 18% 12% 14% 37% 48% 73% 13% 23% 10% 16% 20% 20% 19% 18% 15% 28% 14% 16% 25% 17% 17% 14% 43% 10% 17% 15% 20% 18% 36% 3% 21% 20% 15% 17% 57% 19% 16% 15% 15% 59% 17% 13% 16% 23% 19% 29% 16% 19% 19% 18% 17% 25% 25% 62% 13% 19% 40% 14% 19% 21% 20% 77% 14% 16% 18% 10% 8% 28% 16% 18% 29% 60% 8% 8% 21% 20% 15% 52% 11% 19% 18% 16% 39% 2% 11% 22% 18% 27% 16% 3% 12% 49% 15% 17% 12% 39% 16% 13% 31% 18% 43% 6% 5% 20% 41% 14% 13% 35% 17% 16% 38%
Total How likely is it that you will vote in the 2026 South Carolina Republican Primary? How certain are you about your intention to vote for your candidate of choice? Gender Age Race Political Party Ideology Who do you trust more for your political news? Education Income Where do you live in South Carolina? Do you live in: Who did you vote for in the 2024 Presidential Election? Generally speaking, do you feel things in this country are going in the right direction, or have they gotten off on the wrong track? President Approval I am now going to read you a list of national issues. After listening to the entire list, which is most important to you? When thinking about the economy, which of the following issues is most important? Senator Lindsey Graham Favorability Republican candidate for Senate, Mark Lynch Favorability If the South Carolina 2026 Republican primary were held today and the candidates were Lindsey Graham and Mark Lynch, who would you vote for? Generic Ballot When thinking about Republican candidates for Senate in South Carolina, how important is Donald Trump’s endorsement? Paul Dans has ended his campaign for U.S. Senat and has endorsed Mark Lynch.  Does Paul Dans’ endorsement of Mark Lynch make you: What do you think is better for America? When thinking about who you plan to vote for in 2026, what is more important?
LVs Very likely Somewhat likely Very certain Somewhat certain Not very certain Not at all certain Not sure Men Women 18-29 30-39 40-49 50-64 65+ White Black Other Democrat Republican Independent Conservative Moderate Liberal Not sure Major cable news channels Network TV news X formerly known as Twitter Other social media sites Independent online sources Not sure No HS HS diploma Some college College degree Graduate Not sure <$50k $50-100k $100-200k $200k+ Not sure Upcountry Piedmont Central Pee Dee / Maccawaw Low country Somewhere else Urban Suburban Rural Harris Trump Other Didn't vote Not sure Right direction Wrong track Not sure Strongly approve Somewhat approve Somewhat disapprove Strongly disapprove Not sure Violent crime Illegal immigration and the border The economy Climate change Abortion Global conflicts & war Education Government corruption Human and sex trafficking Not sure More jobs High stock market Lowering prices Reducing the deficit Cutting taxes Not sure Very favorable Somewhat favorable Somewhat unfavorable Very unfavorable Not sure Very favorable Somewhat favorable Somewhat unfavorable Very unfavorable Not sure Graham Lynch Wouldn't vote Not sure Democrat Republican Wouldn't vote Not sure Very important Somewhat important Not very important Not at all important Not sure More likely Less likely No difference Not sure Republican Party should be more like Trump Trump should be more like the Republican Party Not sure Local issues National issues Not sure
How certain are you about your intention to vote for your candidate of choice? Very certain 49% 59% 19% 100% 0% 0% 0% 0% 55% 43% 25% 48% 44% 52% 60% 49% 46% 62% 52% 51% 41% 54% 39% 45% 33% 58% 55% 43% 50% 46% 32% 63% 46% 44% 51% 56% 43% 49% 46% 51% 55% 64% 60% 49% 43% 38% 52% 37% 55% 44% 52% 49% 50% 34% 41% 21% 57% 43% 31% 64% 36% 45% 44% 4% 47% 57% 46% 69% 41% 53% 42% 47% 43% 52% 57% 41% 47% 56% 48% 40% 66% 40% 49% 52% 31% 71% 52% 50% 55% 37% 55% 52% 54% 27% 45% 52% 29% 29% 64% 36% 39% 52% 26% 64% 51% 46% 43% 59% 41% 36% 50% 51% 31%
Somewhat certain 35% 28% 55% 0% 100% 0% 0% 0% 32% 38% 54% 39% 31% 35% 30% 35% 37% 33% 34% 36% 32% 34% 40% 39% 12% 34% 34% 40% 34% 34% 40% 18% 40% 41% 32% 30% 14% 35% 37% 37% 28% 13% 31% 38% 39% 42% 32% 31% 28% 40% 34% 30% 36% 33% 35% 44% 35% 36% 35% 27% 47% 33% 33% 28% 40% 26% 40% 20% 43% 28% 40% 34% 40% 21% 29% 50% 36% 26% 40% 33% 27% 47% 32% 27% 31% 25% 40% 34% 24% 39% 36% 37% 30% 30% 33% 35% 45% 33% 30% 49% 34% 24% 23% 33% 38% 37% 25% 31% 44% 33% 34% 36% 32%
Not very certain 11% 8% 18% 0% 0% 100% 0% 0% 8% 13% 19% 7% 19% 6% 7% 11% 14% 1% 9% 9% 19% 8% 13% 15% 26% 7% 6% 16% 12% 13% 14% 17% 11% 10% 10% 12% 0% 11% 13% 4% 14% 9% 6% 8% 12% 14% 11% 19% 12% 10% 9% 13% 9% 26% 14% 0% 7% 14% 18% 6% 12% 18% 15% 24% 12% 11% 9% 5% 16% 15% 5% 14% 7% 0% 12% 7% 11% 13% 6% 20% 7% 9% 13% 12% 18% 4% 7% 11% 15% 13% 7% 8% 12% 24% 15% 8% 23% 25% 4% 12% 20% 13% 25% 3% 11% 12% 14% 8% 12% 16% 11% 9% 17%
Not at all certain 2% 2% 3% 0% 0% 0% 100% 0% 2% 2% 0% 2% 4% 4% 0% 3% 1% 3% 3% 2% 5% 2% 4% 0% 12% 0% 3% 0% 3% 5% 2% 3% 2% 1% 4% 2% 0% 1% 2% 4% 3% 0% 1% 1% 4% 3% 2% 4% 2% 2% 3% 4% 2% 6% 0% 0% 0% 5% 4% 1% 2% 3% 6% 2% 1% 2% 3% 5% 0% 0% 2% 2% 0% 2% 0% 0% 3% 2% 4% 1% 0% 1% 3% 6% 4% 0% 0% 4% 2% 4% 0% 3% 3% 7% 3% 2% 3% 5% 1% 1% 2% 7% 1% 0% 1% 3% 8% 1% 2% 6% 3% 2% 0%
Not sure 3% 2% 5% 0% 0% 0% 0% 100% 2% 3% 2% 4% 3% 3% 3% 3% 3% 1% 3% 3% 4% 2% 4% 1% 17% 1% 2% 1% 1% 2% 12% 0% 2% 4% 3% 1% 43% 3% 2% 3% 0% 14% 2% 4% 2% 3% 2% 9% 3% 3% 2% 4% 2% 0% 10% 35% 1% 3% 12% 2% 3% 1% 3% 42% 0% 4% 2% 1% 0% 3% 11% 3% 10% 24% 3% 3% 3% 4% 3% 6% 0% 3% 3% 2% 16% 0% 1% 1% 3% 6% 2% 0% 0% 11% 4% 2% 0% 8% 2% 2% 4% 3% 25% 1% 0% 3% 11% 2% 1% 8% 1% 2% 20%
Total How likely is it that you will vote in the 2026 South Carolina Republican Primary? How certain are you about your intention to vote for your candidate of choice? Gender Age Race Political Party Ideology Who do you trust more for your political news? Education Income Where do you live in South Carolina? Do you live in: Who did you vote for in the 2024 Presidential Election? Generally speaking, do you feel things in this country are going in the right direction, or have they gotten off on the wrong track? President Approval I am now going to read you a list of national issues. After listening to the entire list, which is most important to you? When thinking about the economy, which of the following issues is most important? Senator Lindsey Graham Favorability Republican candidate for Senate, Mark Lynch Favorability If the South Carolina 2026 Republican primary were held today and the candidates were Lindsey Graham and Mark Lynch, who would you vote for? Generic Ballot When thinking about Republican candidates for Senate in South Carolina, how important is Donald Trump’s endorsement? Paul Dans has ended his campaign for U.S. Senat and has endorsed Mark Lynch.  Does Paul Dans’ endorsement of Mark Lynch make you: What do you think is better for America? When thinking about who you plan to vote for in 2026, what is more important?
LVs Very likely Somewhat likely Very certain Somewhat certain Not very certain Not at all certain Not sure Men Women 18-29 30-39 40-49 50-64 65+ White Black Other Democrat Republican Independent Conservative Moderate Liberal Not sure Major cable news channels Network TV news X formerly known as Twitter Other social media sites Independent online sources Not sure No HS HS diploma Some college College degree Graduate Not sure <$50k $50-100k $100-200k $200k+ Not sure Upcountry Piedmont Central Pee Dee / Maccawaw Low country Somewhere else Urban Suburban Rural Harris Trump Other Didn't vote Not sure Right direction Wrong track Not sure Strongly approve Somewhat approve Somewhat disapprove Strongly disapprove Not sure Violent crime Illegal immigration and the border The economy Climate change Abortion Global conflicts & war Education Government corruption Human and sex trafficking Not sure More jobs High stock market Lowering prices Reducing the deficit Cutting taxes Not sure Very favorable Somewhat favorable Somewhat unfavorable Very unfavorable Not sure Very favorable Somewhat favorable Somewhat unfavorable Very unfavorable Not sure Graham Lynch Wouldn't vote Not sure Democrat Republican Wouldn't vote Not sure Very important Somewhat important Not very important Not at all important Not sure More likely Less likely No difference Not sure Republican Party should be more like Trump Trump should be more like the Republican Party Not sure Local issues National issues Not sure
Which is closer to your opinion: Your mind is made up about who you will vote for in the South Carolina Republican Primary, or you are still open to considering another candidate? Mind is made up 40% 43% 33% 63% 23% 11% 0% 3% 47% 34% 39% 51% 43% 36% 38% 39% 44% 50% 39% 44% 28% 44% 32% 38% 24% 50% 46% 33% 43% 34% 29% 65% 41% 36% 39% 44% 43% 40% 35% 46% 51% 46% 46% 42% 38% 32% 39% 39% 48% 36% 38% 39% 42% 25% 37% 28% 49% 33% 25% 49% 40% 28% 29% 3% 51% 45% 39% 64% 55% 33% 50% 24% 37% 36% 56% 53% 36% 43% 39% 15% 60% 37% 31% 39% 26% 66% 48% 35% 45% 28% 46% 48% 42% 13% 39% 43% 19% 21% 51% 35% 33% 34% 21% 61% 55% 34% 22% 49% 35% 24% 43% 41% 24%
Still open to considering another candidate 54% 53% 58% 35% 72% 83% 72% 51% 50% 59% 59% 45% 54% 56% 56% 55% 49% 48% 45% 52% 64% 51% 63% 56% 50% 44% 51% 65% 53% 64% 54% 32% 53% 56% 55% 55% 14% 53% 60% 50% 45% 43% 52% 54% 57% 63% 54% 44% 46% 59% 55% 52% 54% 71% 52% 48% 47% 61% 62% 46% 55% 69% 64% 64% 43% 49% 56% 30% 44% 65% 30% 73% 55% 38% 39% 47% 58% 52% 59% 67% 35% 59% 66% 54% 54% 32% 50% 62% 48% 62% 50% 51% 47% 73% 52% 53% 78% 66% 45% 60% 59% 60% 57% 38% 41% 60% 60% 47% 62% 61% 53% 55% 45%
Not sure 6% 5% 8% 2% 5% 6% 28% 46% 4% 8% 2% 5% 3% 8% 7% 6% 7% 3% 16% 4% 7% 4% 5% 7% 26% 6% 3% 3% 4% 2% 17% 3% 6% 7% 6% 2% 43% 6% 5% 4% 5% 11% 2% 4% 6% 5% 7% 17% 6% 5% 7% 10% 4% 4% 11% 24% 4% 6% 14% 5% 5% 3% 8% 33% 6% 6% 5% 6% 2% 2% 20% 4% 8% 26% 6% 0% 7% 5% 2% 18% 5% 5% 3% 6% 20% 3% 2% 3% 7% 10% 4% 1% 11% 15% 9% 4% 3% 13% 4% 5% 8% 6% 22% 1% 3% 5% 17% 4% 3% 15% 4% 4% 31%
Total How likely is it that you will vote in the 2026 South Carolina Republican Primary? How certain are you about your intention to vote for your candidate of choice? Gender Age Race Political Party Ideology Who do you trust more for your political news? Education Income Where do you live in South Carolina? Do you live in: Who did you vote for in the 2024 Presidential Election? Generally speaking, do you feel things in this country are going in the right direction, or have they gotten off on the wrong track? President Approval I am now going to read you a list of national issues. After listening to the entire list, which is most important to you? When thinking about the economy, which of the following issues is most important? Senator Lindsey Graham Favorability Republican candidate for Senate, Mark Lynch Favorability If the South Carolina 2026 Republican primary were held today and the candidates were Lindsey Graham and Mark Lynch, who would you vote for? Generic Ballot When thinking about Republican candidates for Senate in South Carolina, how important is Donald Trump’s endorsement? Paul Dans has ended his campaign for U.S. Senat and has endorsed Mark Lynch.  Does Paul Dans’ endorsement of Mark Lynch make you: What do you think is better for America? When thinking about who you plan to vote for in 2026, what is more important?
LVs Very likely Somewhat likely Very certain Somewhat certain Not very certain Not at all certain Not sure Men Women 18-29 30-39 40-49 50-64 65+ White Black Other Democrat Republican Independent Conservative Moderate Liberal Not sure Major cable news channels Network TV news X formerly known as Twitter Other social media sites Independent online sources Not sure No HS HS diploma Some college College degree Graduate Not sure <$50k $50-100k $100-200k $200k+ Not sure Upcountry Piedmont Central Pee Dee / Maccawaw Low country Somewhere else Urban Suburban Rural Harris Trump Other Didn't vote Not sure Right direction Wrong track Not sure Strongly approve Somewhat approve Somewhat disapprove Strongly disapprove Not sure Violent crime Illegal immigration and the border The economy Climate change Abortion Global conflicts & war Education Government corruption Human and sex trafficking Not sure More jobs High stock market Lowering prices Reducing the deficit Cutting taxes Not sure Very favorable Somewhat favorable Somewhat unfavorable Very unfavorable Not sure Very favorable Somewhat favorable Somewhat unfavorable Very unfavorable Not sure Graham Lynch Wouldn't vote Not sure Democrat Republican Wouldn't vote Not sure Very important Somewhat important Not very important Not at all important Not sure More likely Less likely No difference Not sure Republican Party should be more like Trump Trump should be more like the Republican Party Not sure Local issues National issues Not sure
Lindsey Graham has conducted a recent advertisement campaign in South Carolina to smear Mark Lynch.  How effective do you think this campaign has been? Very effective 13% 15% 9% 19% 10% 0% 4% 0% 16% 11% 21% 24% 12% 8% 11% 12% 19% 19% 14% 15% 8% 15% 10% 12% 3% 21% 17% 15% 8% 7% 6% 30% 13% 10% 14% 13% 0% 15% 14% 9% 16% 4% 14% 15% 12% 5% 16% 8% 16% 13% 10% 12% 14% 0% 12% 3% 17% 10% 7% 19% 11% 10% 6% 0% 24% 9% 14% 33% 27% 13% 22% 1% 11% 22% 24% 35% 9% 12% 10% 14% 29% 13% 4% 7% 9% 37% 13% 13% 20% 4% 19% 10% 10% 3% 9% 14% 15% 8% 25% 7% 5% 7% 4% 32% 24% 7% 8% 15% 14% 6% 14% 13% 8%
Somewhat effective 25% 23% 31% 23% 32% 19% 0% 19% 30% 20% 30% 30% 24% 27% 20% 25% 30% 18% 22% 28% 15% 28% 25% 14% 6% 28% 33% 34% 16% 19% 22% 28% 30% 28% 21% 23% 43% 27% 24% 27% 21% 28% 34% 26% 28% 19% 19% 20% 24% 28% 21% 22% 27% 12% 16% 25% 32% 19% 15% 29% 31% 13% 15% 3% 27% 28% 25% 13% 38% 37% 15% 22% 17% 8% 32% 36% 24% 22% 23% 9% 30% 38% 17% 11% 14% 22% 32% 27% 28% 19% 35% 14% 15% 18% 19% 27% 38% 17% 26% 32% 26% 12% 16% 30% 36% 23% 16% 30% 26% 11% 24% 27% 16%
Not very effective 26% 26% 28% 23% 31% 35% 12% 12% 24% 29% 31% 19% 30% 26% 27% 27% 23% 22% 25% 25% 32% 24% 32% 35% 22% 22% 21% 29% 35% 32% 24% 32% 29% 24% 24% 30% 0% 31% 27% 21% 21% 15% 23% 22% 28% 38% 28% 26% 27% 25% 28% 22% 27% 47% 16% 11% 24% 28% 37% 22% 27% 40% 28% 0% 36% 24% 24% 23% 21% 25% 37% 30% 25% 11% 28% 16% 27% 24% 31% 19% 15% 25% 44% 25% 19% 21% 30% 30% 21% 25% 21% 36% 34% 25% 32% 26% 18% 19% 21% 32% 35% 23% 14% 19% 27% 30% 15% 24% 29% 29% 30% 25% 27%
Not at all effective 15% 16% 12% 19% 7% 17% 40% 4% 13% 17% 2% 10% 22% 15% 16% 15% 11% 24% 25% 13% 21% 14% 15% 16% 29% 9% 11% 10% 23% 22% 15% 4% 13% 13% 19% 14% 0% 11% 14% 18% 28% 14% 11% 19% 13% 18% 16% 13% 16% 13% 19% 24% 13% 18% 17% 10% 10% 22% 10% 10% 13% 14% 32% 6% 4% 14% 17% 23% 13% 5% 12% 22% 29% 2% 8% 5% 16% 17% 20% 10% 5% 7% 13% 43% 14% 9% 12% 16% 15% 18% 7% 27% 33% 13% 22% 12% 25% 25% 10% 11% 14% 35% 13% 11% 6% 17% 18% 11% 17% 21% 14% 16% 9%
Not sure 20% 20% 21% 15% 19% 29% 44% 64% 17% 23% 16% 16% 13% 24% 26% 21% 16% 17% 14% 19% 24% 19% 18% 22% 40% 19% 18% 12% 19% 20% 33% 6% 15% 25% 23% 19% 57% 16% 22% 25% 14% 39% 18% 17% 19% 20% 21% 33% 17% 21% 22% 20% 19% 23% 39% 52% 18% 21% 31% 20% 19% 22% 18% 91% 10% 25% 20% 9% 0% 21% 14% 25% 18% 57% 8% 8% 23% 26% 16% 49% 20% 17% 23% 16% 43% 11% 12% 14% 16% 34% 19% 12% 9% 40% 18% 20% 4% 31% 17% 19% 20% 23% 55% 8% 8% 23% 42% 20% 13% 32% 16% 20% 40%
Total How likely is it that you will vote in the 2026 South Carolina Republican Primary? How certain are you about your intention to vote for your candidate of choice? Gender Age Race Political Party Ideology Who do you trust more for your political news? Education Income Where do you live in South Carolina? Do you live in: Who did you vote for in the 2024 Presidential Election? Generally speaking, do you feel things in this country are going in the right direction, or have they gotten off on the wrong track? President Approval I am now going to read you a list of national issues. After listening to the entire list, which is most important to you? When thinking about the economy, which of the following issues is most important? Senator Lindsey Graham Favorability Republican candidate for Senate, Mark Lynch Favorability If the South Carolina 2026 Republican primary were held today and the candidates were Lindsey Graham and Mark Lynch, who would you vote for? Generic Ballot When thinking about Republican candidates for Senate in South Carolina, how important is Donald Trump’s endorsement? Paul Dans has ended his campaign for U.S. Senat and has endorsed Mark Lynch.  Does Paul Dans’ endorsement of Mark Lynch make you: What do you think is better for America? When thinking about who you plan to vote for in 2026, what is more important?
LVs Very likely Somewhat likely Very certain Somewhat certain Not very certain Not at all certain Not sure Men Women 18-29 30-39 40-49 50-64 65+ White Black Other Democrat Republican Independent Conservative Moderate Liberal Not sure Major cable news channels Network TV news X formerly known as Twitter Other social media sites Independent online sources Not sure No HS HS diploma Some college College degree Graduate Not sure <$50k $50-100k $100-200k $200k+ Not sure Upcountry Piedmont Central Pee Dee / Maccawaw Low country Somewhere else Urban Suburban Rural Harris Trump Other Didn't vote Not sure Right direction Wrong track Not sure Strongly approve Somewhat approve Somewhat disapprove Strongly disapprove Not sure Violent crime Illegal immigration and the border The economy Climate change Abortion Global conflicts & war Education Government corruption Human and sex trafficking Not sure More jobs High stock market Lowering prices Reducing the deficit Cutting taxes Not sure Very favorable Somewhat favorable Somewhat unfavorable Very unfavorable Not sure Very favorable Somewhat favorable Somewhat unfavorable Very unfavorable Not sure Graham Lynch Wouldn't vote Not sure Democrat Republican Wouldn't vote Not sure Very important Somewhat important Not very important Not at all important Not sure More likely Less likely No difference Not sure Republican Party should be more like Trump Trump should be more like the Republican Party Not sure Local issues National issues Not sure
How familiar are you with the ad campaign Lindsey Graham is running that erroneously claims Mark Lynch wants to legalize drugs and do away with law enforcement? Very familiar 24% 27% 13% 34% 16% 8% 6% 14% 28% 19% 18% 27% 25% 21% 25% 24% 19% 32% 21% 26% 16% 29% 12% 19% 14% 31% 33% 19% 13% 20% 14% 32% 18% 24% 29% 18% 43% 23% 23% 22% 38% 16% 33% 24% 21% 19% 21% 17% 31% 18% 25% 24% 25% 13% 12% 0% 28% 20% 12% 28% 24% 18% 17% 0% 28% 25% 22% 35% 26% 22% 45% 19% 14% 15% 31% 42% 20% 27% 21% 14% 34% 22% 19% 23% 14% 55% 21% 25% 29% 14% 29% 26% 18% 7% 24% 25% 15% 13% 33% 16% 21% 22% 7% 46% 30% 17% 18% 29% 21% 14% 28% 22% 20%
Somewhat familiar 27% 26% 29% 24% 34% 24% 17% 3% 29% 25% 38% 34% 21% 26% 25% 26% 38% 17% 35% 27% 25% 26% 32% 31% 8% 29% 23% 38% 31% 22% 24% 9% 35% 25% 20% 37% 0% 27% 24% 31% 33% 16% 29% 32% 28% 21% 25% 21% 26% 28% 25% 31% 27% 40% 6% 4% 28% 26% 26% 25% 31% 18% 29% 7% 27% 27% 28% 30% 28% 29% 11% 25% 32% 20% 29% 42% 26% 23% 26% 5% 21% 35% 25% 26% 12% 16% 34% 37% 32% 17% 28% 29% 25% 20% 32% 26% 39% 18% 23% 36% 21% 27% 1% 33% 35% 26% 11% 25% 35% 18% 29% 27% 15%
Not very familiar 26% 24% 30% 24% 29% 26% 18% 20% 22% 29% 30% 20% 28% 29% 21% 26% 17% 35% 17% 26% 24% 24% 30% 27% 27% 23% 26% 32% 32% 26% 20% 51% 22% 30% 24% 22% 0% 29% 27% 22% 12% 19% 21% 23% 31% 30% 25% 26% 24% 28% 23% 16% 27% 20% 28% 52% 26% 23% 34% 28% 24% 30% 20% 15% 24% 25% 26% 14% 23% 28% 28% 28% 26% 29% 30% 6% 25% 23% 33% 44% 30% 23% 30% 19% 28% 17% 29% 21% 21% 30% 25% 27% 35% 23% 19% 27% 32% 24% 24% 30% 32% 16% 21% 14% 25% 28% 32% 28% 25% 21% 23% 27% 20%
Not at all familiar 20% 19% 20% 15% 17% 39% 48% 28% 17% 22% 12% 13% 22% 20% 24% 20% 18% 16% 23% 17% 28% 19% 22% 21% 27% 14% 17% 9% 20% 28% 27% 4% 19% 18% 23% 20% 0% 15% 22% 22% 17% 29% 15% 18% 17% 28% 22% 22% 16% 21% 23% 24% 18% 16% 47% 13% 16% 25% 16% 17% 17% 29% 26% 36% 18% 21% 19% 13% 16% 21% 7% 26% 18% 12% 8% 10% 24% 21% 18% 22% 14% 17% 22% 25% 24% 12% 13% 13% 9% 35% 15% 18% 19% 37% 22% 19% 11% 24% 15% 16% 22% 30% 46% 6% 8% 26% 22% 16% 15% 36% 17% 20% 25%
Not sure 4% 3% 7% 3% 3% 3% 11% 35% 3% 5% 2% 7% 4% 4% 4% 4% 9% 0% 4% 4% 6% 3% 4% 3% 25% 2% 1% 3% 4% 4% 15% 3% 5% 3% 4% 3% 57% 5% 4% 3% 0% 19% 1% 2% 3% 2% 6% 14% 4% 5% 4% 5% 3% 11% 7% 31% 2% 6% 12% 2% 4% 4% 8% 42% 4% 2% 5% 9% 8% 0% 8% 2% 10% 24% 2% 0% 5% 5% 1% 15% 0% 3% 3% 6% 23% 0% 3% 4% 9% 5% 3% 1% 2% 13% 3% 3% 4% 20% 4% 3% 4% 5% 26% 1% 2% 4% 16% 2% 3% 12% 3% 3% 20%
Total How likely is it that you will vote in the 2026 South Carolina Republican Primary? How certain are you about your intention to vote for your candidate of choice? Gender Age Race Political Party Ideology Who do you trust more for your political news? Education Income Where do you live in South Carolina? Do you live in: Who did you vote for in the 2024 Presidential Election? Generally speaking, do you feel things in this country are going in the right direction, or have they gotten off on the wrong track? President Approval I am now going to read you a list of national issues. After listening to the entire list, which is most important to you? When thinking about the economy, which of the following issues is most important? Senator Lindsey Graham Favorability Republican candidate for Senate, Mark Lynch Favorability If the South Carolina 2026 Republican primary were held today and the candidates were Lindsey Graham and Mark Lynch, who would you vote for? Generic Ballot When thinking about Republican candidates for Senate in South Carolina, how important is Donald Trump’s endorsement? Paul Dans has ended his campaign for U.S. Senat and has endorsed Mark Lynch.  Does Paul Dans’ endorsement of Mark Lynch make you: What do you think is better for America? When thinking about who you plan to vote for in 2026, what is more important?
LVs Very likely Somewhat likely Very certain Somewhat certain Not very certain Not at all certain Not sure Men Women 18-29 30-39 40-49 50-64 65+ White Black Other Democrat Republican Independent Conservative Moderate Liberal Not sure Major cable news channels Network TV news X formerly known as Twitter Other social media sites Independent online sources Not sure No HS HS diploma Some college College degree Graduate Not sure <$50k $50-100k $100-200k $200k+ Not sure Upcountry Piedmont Central Pee Dee / Maccawaw Low country Somewhere else Urban Suburban Rural Harris Trump Other Didn't vote Not sure Right direction Wrong track Not sure Strongly approve Somewhat approve Somewhat disapprove Strongly disapprove Not sure Violent crime Illegal immigration and the border The economy Climate change Abortion Global conflicts & war Education Government corruption Human and sex trafficking Not sure More jobs High stock market Lowering prices Reducing the deficit Cutting taxes Not sure Very favorable Somewhat favorable Somewhat unfavorable Very unfavorable Not sure Very favorable Somewhat favorable Somewhat unfavorable Very unfavorable Not sure Graham Lynch Wouldn't vote Not sure Democrat Republican Wouldn't vote Not sure Very important Somewhat important Not very important Not at all important Not sure More likely Less likely No difference Not sure Republican Party should be more like Trump Trump should be more like the Republican Party Not sure Local issues National issues Not sure
How effective would you say that these negative Lindsey Graham’s advertisements are at hurting the Mark Lynch campaign? Very effective 27% 28% 24% 33% 22% 5% 0% 0% 30% 23% 30% 27% 36% 22% 23% 26% 31% 34% 24% 28% 21% 29% 24% 16% 22% 31% 36% 12% 32% 22% 19% 67% 29% 20% 28% 22% 100% 29% 30% 21% 18% 47% 29% 29% 27% 10% 29% 20% 30% 26% 23% 19% 29% 3% 65% 0% 29% 25% 20% 35% 21% 18% 20% 56% 30% 17% 27% 43% 63% 31% 48% 27% 5% 19% 35% 35% 24% 23% 24% 73% 48% 28% 8% 17% 23% 48% 23% 21% 37% 16% 34% 19% 21% 10% 17% 29% 25% 21% 40% 19% 9% 21% 0% 39% 28% 18% 49% 29% 25% 24% 29% 26% 30%
Somewhat effective 34% 31% 46% 28% 38% 58% 25% 100% 33% 36% 30% 41% 27% 33% 37% 35% 32% 29% 36% 35% 29% 35% 33% 30% 12% 37% 33% 33% 33% 33% 28% 15% 33% 36% 36% 33% 0% 30% 33% 50% 24% 22% 34% 35% 38% 36% 29% 37% 32% 35% 36% 30% 36% 11% 28% 100% 39% 28% 27% 36% 39% 25% 23% 44% 47% 35% 33% 15% 20% 45% 5% 25% 64% 53% 41% 35% 33% 34% 29% 10% 33% 42% 33% 26% 6% 28% 36% 36% 33% 34% 38% 25% 17% 45% 36% 34% 23% 32% 31% 42% 42% 19% 100% 33% 34% 35% 34% 37% 33% 27% 29% 37% 36%
Not very effective 24% 25% 22% 24% 26% 24% 19% 0% 26% 22% 34% 19% 25% 25% 23% 24% 26% 23% 19% 24% 28% 23% 24% 39% 12% 20% 14% 48% 21% 25% 34% 11% 26% 31% 18% 30% 0% 27% 24% 17% 33% 16% 26% 16% 25% 27% 26% 28% 26% 23% 26% 21% 23% 68% 8% 0% 24% 25% 23% 22% 25% 37% 25% 0% 18% 29% 27% 16% 17% 17% 31% 20% 25% 0% 21% 20% 26% 26% 25% 0% 14% 22% 42% 21% 49% 22% 30% 25% 11% 28% 20% 35% 24% 19% 25% 25% 44% 12% 20% 27% 35% 25% 0% 23% 24% 27% 10% 23% 27% 20% 30% 21% 25%
Not at all effective 10% 11% 5% 12% 8% 1% 19% 0% 8% 12% 5% 10% 9% 11% 10% 9% 9% 15% 17% 8% 14% 9% 10% 14% 25% 8% 9% 7% 11% 15% 6% 7% 6% 11% 12% 10% 0% 10% 8% 7% 20% 3% 8% 17% 5% 14% 9% 6% 8% 11% 9% 19% 7% 14% 0% 0% 7% 14% 13% 6% 8% 10% 23% 0% 1% 13% 9% 26% 0% 7% 16% 14% 0% 0% 2% 9% 11% 10% 15% 0% 2% 4% 12% 29% 7% 2% 9% 15% 9% 9% 3% 17% 35% 13% 15% 8% 8% 23% 7% 7% 3% 26% 0% 5% 9% 13% 2% 8% 9% 18% 9% 10% 5%
Not sure 5% 6% 3% 4% 5% 12% 38% 0% 3% 8% 0% 3% 3% 8% 8% 6% 2% 0% 5% 5% 8% 4% 10% 1% 29% 4% 7% 0% 3% 6% 13% 0% 7% 2% 6% 6% 0% 5% 5% 5% 6% 12% 3% 3% 5% 13% 7% 9% 5% 5% 6% 11% 4% 4% 0% 0% 2% 9% 17% 2% 7% 10% 8% 0% 4% 5% 4% 0% 0% 0% 0% 14% 6% 28% 2% 2% 6% 7% 7% 17% 3% 4% 6% 7% 15% 0% 2% 3% 10% 12% 5% 4% 3% 13% 8% 4% 0% 12% 2% 6% 10% 10% 0% 0% 4% 8% 5% 3% 6% 12% 3% 6% 4%
Total How likely is it that you will vote in the 2026 South Carolina Republican Primary? How certain are you about your intention to vote for your candidate of choice? Gender Age Race Political Party Ideology Who do you trust more for your political news? Education Income Where do you live in South Carolina? Do you live in: Who did you vote for in the 2024 Presidential Election? Generally speaking, do you feel things in this country are going in the right direction, or have they gotten off on the wrong track? President Approval I am now going to read you a list of national issues. After listening to the entire list, which is most important to you? When thinking about the economy, which of the following issues is most important? Senator Lindsey Graham Favorability Republican candidate for Senate, Mark Lynch Favorability If the South Carolina 2026 Republican primary were held today and the candidates were Lindsey Graham and Mark Lynch, who would you vote for? Generic Ballot When thinking about Republican candidates for Senate in South Carolina, how important is Donald Trump’s endorsement? Paul Dans has ended his campaign for U.S. Senat and has endorsed Mark Lynch.  Does Paul Dans’ endorsement of Mark Lynch make you: What do you think is better for America? When thinking about who you plan to vote for in 2026, what is more important?
LVs Very likely Somewhat likely Very certain Somewhat certain Not very certain Not at all certain Not sure Men Women 18-29 30-39 40-49 50-64 65+ White Black Other Democrat Republican Independent Conservative Moderate Liberal Not sure Major cable news channels Network TV news X formerly known as Twitter Other social media sites Independent online sources Not sure No HS HS diploma Some college College degree Graduate Not sure <$50k $50-100k $100-200k $200k+ Not sure Upcountry Piedmont Central Pee Dee / Maccawaw Low country Somewhere else Urban Suburban Rural Harris Trump Other Didn't vote Not sure Right direction Wrong track Not sure Strongly approve Somewhat approve Somewhat disapprove Strongly disapprove Not sure Violent crime Illegal immigration and the border The economy Climate change Abortion Global conflicts & war Education Government corruption Human and sex trafficking Not sure More jobs High stock market Lowering prices Reducing the deficit Cutting taxes Not sure Very favorable Somewhat favorable Somewhat unfavorable Very unfavorable Not sure Very favorable Somewhat favorable Somewhat unfavorable Very unfavorable Not sure Graham Lynch Wouldn't vote Not sure Democrat Republican Wouldn't vote Not sure Very important Somewhat important Not very important Not at all important Not sure More likely Less likely No difference Not sure Republican Party should be more like Trump Trump should be more like the Republican Party Not sure Local issues National issues Not sure
How much would you say increased gas prices are affecting your finances? A lot 49% 49% 49% 51% 46% 50% 69% 33% 47% 51% 52% 60% 58% 53% 32% 49% 49% 50% 60% 46% 60% 45% 52% 67% 64% 44% 49% 44% 59% 55% 46% 37% 58% 49% 49% 37% 43% 54% 53% 41% 41% 31% 46% 57% 45% 54% 51% 37% 54% 46% 50% 61% 46% 71% 54% 53% 36% 64% 63% 38% 48% 65% 71% 43% 50% 43% 54% 72% 45% 52% 62% 40% 43% 30% 50% 41% 59% 13% 51% 27% 45% 43% 54% 59% 49% 58% 42% 48% 56% 51% 46% 52% 58% 51% 58% 46% 72% 63% 48% 43% 41% 71% 45% 56% 37% 51% 46% 45% 54% 54% 57% 47% 37%
Some 33% 33% 32% 32% 35% 35% 25% 22% 35% 30% 34% 28% 29% 35% 34% 33% 28% 42% 24% 35% 25% 35% 32% 26% 6% 34% 36% 42% 26% 31% 27% 42% 27% 35% 32% 38% 0% 34% 29% 36% 34% 30% 37% 31% 35% 26% 30% 36% 32% 33% 34% 25% 36% 10% 24% 15% 41% 24% 18% 38% 35% 25% 18% 29% 36% 37% 30% 10% 22% 38% 17% 34% 40% 49% 32% 37% 28% 51% 32% 35% 31% 37% 34% 25% 33% 23% 41% 35% 21% 31% 35% 29% 34% 29% 28% 35% 21% 20% 33% 39% 36% 17% 28% 28% 43% 32% 32% 35% 30% 28% 31% 33% 35%
Not very much 13% 13% 12% 13% 14% 11% 1% 7% 14% 11% 9% 6% 7% 8% 26% 12% 16% 8% 8% 13% 11% 14% 11% 6% 4% 14% 11% 9% 11% 13% 14% 0% 10% 9% 15% 19% 0% 6% 14% 18% 18% 18% 13% 11% 15% 15% 12% 11% 10% 15% 11% 10% 13% 16% 10% 0% 17% 8% 10% 17% 12% 3% 7% 0% 9% 14% 11% 14% 27% 8% 8% 20% 13% 0% 8% 17% 9% 31% 11% 23% 14% 14% 11% 13% 3% 13% 15% 11% 12% 12% 12% 17% 3% 10% 11% 14% 6% 7% 13% 14% 16% 9% 4% 13% 14% 12% 11% 15% 12% 8% 7% 16% 9%
Not at all 4% 4% 6% 4% 5% 3% 0% 19% 3% 6% 4% 2% 6% 3% 6% 5% 5% 0% 5% 5% 2% 5% 5% 1% 2% 7% 3% 5% 2% 1% 7% 15% 3% 6% 3% 5% 0% 5% 3% 5% 7% 9% 4% 1% 5% 5% 6% 3% 3% 6% 4% 2% 5% 1% 12% 0% 5% 4% 3% 6% 3% 6% 2% 4% 3% 5% 5% 3% 0% 2% 5% 5% 1% 0% 6% 5% 3% 5% 6% 7% 9% 5% 0% 2% 4% 7% 1% 4% 10% 4% 6% 2% 5% 4% 3% 5% 0% 1% 5% 3% 6% 2% 11% 3% 5% 5% 4% 4% 3% 7% 5% 4% 9%
Not sure 1% 1% 2% 0% 1% 1% 5% 19% 0% 2% 1% 3% 0% 1% 1% 1% 3% 0% 3% 1% 2% 0% 1% 0% 24% 0% 0% 0% 2% 0% 7% 6% 1% 1% 1% 0% 57% 2% 1% 0% 0% 12% 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 13% 1% 1% 2% 1% 1% 2% 0% 31% 1% 1% 6% 1% 1% 1% 1% 24% 2% 0% 1% 1% 6% 0% 8% 1% 2% 22% 3% 0% 1% 0% 1% 7% 0% 1% 0% 1% 12% 0% 1% 1% 2% 2% 0% 0% 0% 5% 1% 1% 0% 9% 1% 1% 1% 1% 13% 1% 0% 1% 6% 1% 0% 4% 0% 1% 10%
Total How likely is it that you will vote in the 2026 South Carolina Republican Primary? How certain are you about your intention to vote for your candidate of choice? Gender Age Race Political Party Ideology Who do you trust more for your political news? Education Income Where do you live in South Carolina? Do you live in: Who did you vote for in the 2024 Presidential Election? Generally speaking, do you feel things in this country are going in the right direction, or have they gotten off on the wrong track? President Approval I am now going to read you a list of national issues. After listening to the entire list, which is most important to you? When thinking about the economy, which of the following issues is most important? Senator Lindsey Graham Favorability Republican candidate for Senate, Mark Lynch Favorability If the South Carolina 2026 Republican primary were held today and the candidates were Lindsey Graham and Mark Lynch, who would you vote for? Generic Ballot When thinking about Republican candidates for Senate in South Carolina, how important is Donald Trump’s endorsement? Paul Dans has ended his campaign for U.S. Senat and has endorsed Mark Lynch.  Does Paul Dans’ endorsement of Mark Lynch make you: What do you think is better for America? When thinking about who you plan to vote for in 2026, what is more important?
LVs Very likely Somewhat likely Very certain Somewhat certain Not very certain Not at all certain Not sure Men Women 18-29 30-39 40-49 50-64 65+ White Black Other Democrat Republican Independent Conservative Moderate Liberal Not sure Major cable news channels Network TV news X formerly known as Twitter Other social media sites Independent online sources Not sure No HS HS diploma Some college College degree Graduate Not sure <$50k $50-100k $100-200k $200k+ Not sure Upcountry Piedmont Central Pee Dee / Maccawaw Low country Somewhere else Urban Suburban Rural Harris Trump Other Didn't vote Not sure Right direction Wrong track Not sure Strongly approve Somewhat approve Somewhat disapprove Strongly disapprove Not sure Violent crime Illegal immigration and the border The economy Climate change Abortion Global conflicts & war Education Government corruption Human and sex trafficking Not sure More jobs High stock market Lowering prices Reducing the deficit Cutting taxes Not sure Very favorable Somewhat favorable Somewhat unfavorable Very unfavorable Not sure Very favorable Somewhat favorable Somewhat unfavorable Very unfavorable Not sure Graham Lynch Wouldn't vote Not sure Democrat Republican Wouldn't vote Not sure Very important Somewhat important Not very important Not at all important Not sure More likely Less likely No difference Not sure Republican Party should be more like Trump Trump should be more like the Republican Party Not sure Local issues National issues Not sure
Lindsey Graham supports the Trump administrations attacks on Iran.  How likely is it that these attacks have caused gas prices to increase? Very likely 54% 57% 43% 61% 50% 41% 51% 37% 58% 50% 47% 55% 58% 49% 57% 54% 54% 43% 66% 52% 59% 52% 52% 80% 40% 65% 48% 32% 50% 59% 45% 63% 53% 50% 54% 61% 43% 50% 50% 62% 74% 37% 53% 55% 55% 53% 56% 44% 60% 52% 49% 74% 50% 46% 60% 36% 46% 68% 42% 48% 46% 65% 78% 20% 53% 45% 55% 85% 62% 58% 66% 59% 42% 32% 61% 43% 54% 51% 54% 50% 57% 49% 52% 65% 40% 66% 53% 56% 52% 51% 54% 57% 61% 45% 70% 52% 50% 43% 60% 38% 53% 73% 41% 63% 51% 55% 34% 46% 71% 47% 51% 57% 34%
Somewhat likely 31% 28% 41% 25% 35% 46% 38% 20% 30% 33% 38% 30% 31% 32% 29% 30% 33% 41% 19% 33% 29% 32% 39% 8% 23% 24% 40% 54% 32% 28% 25% 14% 33% 33% 32% 27% 0% 32% 37% 24% 20% 35% 33% 35% 30% 33% 28% 34% 26% 35% 31% 16% 35% 28% 27% 12% 39% 21% 34% 35% 40% 23% 13% 4% 32% 39% 31% 3% 20% 29% 24% 25% 38% 28% 30% 45% 31% 33% 27% 24% 28% 36% 39% 18% 32% 20% 35% 33% 33% 30% 32% 29% 22% 36% 20% 33% 43% 39% 27% 48% 28% 12% 28% 32% 37% 29% 35% 38% 21% 29% 33% 30% 34%
Not very likely 6% 6% 7% 5% 7% 6% 0% 7% 6% 6% 6% 5% 2% 10% 5% 6% 2% 7% 2% 7% 3% 7% 4% 6% 0% 7% 4% 7% 7% 6% 5% 6% 5% 7% 5% 6% 0% 6% 6% 5% 4% 8% 2% 8% 8% 6% 7% 0% 7% 5% 6% 3% 6% 10% 0% 0% 7% 3% 9% 9% 4% 6% 2% 0% 5% 8% 5% 0% 7% 9% 0% 7% 5% 0% 4% 6% 5% 8% 12% 6% 8% 6% 6% 5% 2% 0% 7% 7% 2% 7% 6% 7% 7% 4% 3% 7% 4% 2% 5% 6% 11% 4% 4% 1% 6% 7% 5% 7% 4% 6% 6% 5% 9%
Not at all likely 4% 5% 3% 5% 3% 4% 6% 9% 4% 5% 8% 2% 4% 5% 3% 4% 6% 8% 9% 4% 3% 5% 3% 3% 11% 2% 5% 6% 9% 5% 4% 11% 4% 5% 4% 3% 27% 5% 2% 7% 3% 9% 3% 1% 4% 7% 5% 8% 4% 4% 6% 4% 4% 9% 1% 0% 6% 3% 1% 5% 3% 4% 4% 0% 5% 6% 4% 3% 3% 4% 6% 4% 2% 0% 4% 7% 5% 1% 3% 1% 3% 4% 2% 7% 5% 11% 3% 3% 7% 3% 4% 4% 6% 5% 4% 4% 3% 4% 3% 4% 3% 7% 3% 2% 2% 5% 6% 5% 2% 7% 5% 4% 9%
Not sure 5% 4% 6% 4% 5% 3% 4% 28% 3% 7% 1% 8% 6% 3% 6% 5% 4% 0% 4% 5% 6% 4% 3% 4% 25% 3% 3% 1% 2% 2% 22% 6% 5% 6% 4% 3% 30% 6% 5% 2% 0% 11% 8% 2% 3% 2% 3% 14% 3% 5% 8% 3% 4% 8% 13% 52% 3% 5% 15% 3% 7% 2% 3% 77% 5% 3% 5% 9% 8% 0% 4% 6% 13% 39% 1% 0% 6% 7% 4% 19% 4% 5% 1% 5% 21% 3% 3% 0% 7% 9% 5% 3% 4% 9% 3% 5% 0% 12% 4% 4% 5% 4% 23% 3% 3% 3% 19% 4% 2% 11% 5% 4% 14%
Total How likely is it that you will vote in the 2026 South Carolina Republican Primary? How certain are you about your intention to vote for your candidate of choice? Gender Age Race Political Party Ideology Who do you trust more for your political news? Education Income Where do you live in South Carolina? Do you live in: Who did you vote for in the 2024 Presidential Election? Generally speaking, do you feel things in this country are going in the right direction, or have they gotten off on the wrong track? President Approval I am now going to read you a list of national issues. After listening to the entire list, which is most important to you? When thinking about the economy, which of the following issues is most important? Senator Lindsey Graham Favorability Republican candidate for Senate, Mark Lynch Favorability If the South Carolina 2026 Republican primary were held today and the candidates were Lindsey Graham and Mark Lynch, who would you vote for? Generic Ballot When thinking about Republican candidates for Senate in South Carolina, how important is Donald Trump’s endorsement? Paul Dans has ended his campaign for U.S. Senat and has endorsed Mark Lynch.  Does Paul Dans’ endorsement of Mark Lynch make you: What do you think is better for America? When thinking about who you plan to vote for in 2026, what is more important?
LVs Very likely Somewhat likely Very certain Somewhat certain Not very certain Not at all certain Not sure Men Women 18-29 30-39 40-49 50-64 65+ White Black Other Democrat Republican Independent Conservative Moderate Liberal Not sure Major cable news channels Network TV news X formerly known as Twitter Other social media sites Independent online sources Not sure No HS HS diploma Some college College degree Graduate Not sure <$50k $50-100k $100-200k $200k+ Not sure Upcountry Piedmont Central Pee Dee / Maccawaw Low country Somewhere else Urban Suburban Rural Harris Trump Other Didn't vote Not sure Right direction Wrong track Not sure Strongly approve Somewhat approve Somewhat disapprove Strongly disapprove Not sure Violent crime Illegal immigration and the border The economy Climate change Abortion Global conflicts & war Education Government corruption Human and sex trafficking Not sure More jobs High stock market Lowering prices Reducing the deficit Cutting taxes Not sure Very favorable Somewhat favorable Somewhat unfavorable Very unfavorable Not sure Very favorable Somewhat favorable Somewhat unfavorable Very unfavorable Not sure Graham Lynch Wouldn't vote Not sure Democrat Republican Wouldn't vote Not sure Very important Somewhat important Not very important Not at all important Not sure More likely Less likely No difference Not sure Republican Party should be more like Trump Trump should be more like the Republican Party Not sure Local issues National issues Not sure
Who do you trust more for your political news? Major cable news channels 28% 29% 25% 33% 27% 20% 4% 10% 27% 29% 22% 28% 25% 23% 37% 29% 27% 20% 30% 29% 23% 29% 27% 32% 14% 100% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 34% 30% 23% 30% 28% 0% 27% 27% 29% 36% 19% 37% 29% 26% 23% 23% 26% 29% 29% 23% 27% 28% 22% 35% 12% 32% 25% 20% 34% 23% 22% 26% 11% 32% 30% 28% 43% 30% 30% 26% 21% 24% 7% 37% 37% 25% 30% 25% 22% 43% 29% 20% 23% 15% 50% 29% 22% 32% 22% 34% 24% 26% 18% 32% 28% 13% 21% 35% 25% 26% 21% 24% 30% 45% 25% 20% 31% 27% 21% 27% 29% 18%
Network TV news 15% 16% 13% 17% 15% 8% 18% 13% 17% 13% 12% 18% 8% 19% 17% 15% 19% 16% 28% 16% 9% 15% 17% 14% 5% 0% 100% 0% 0% 0% 0% 11% 18% 13% 17% 10% 43% 15% 15% 15% 18% 17% 12% 16% 18% 16% 17% 8% 14% 16% 16% 25% 13% 20% 7% 15% 15% 16% 14% 13% 16% 16% 18% 7% 15% 16% 15% 32% 7% 12% 21% 14% 9% 8% 12% 22% 14% 19% 16% 11% 19% 15% 15% 14% 7% 10% 16% 21% 12% 14% 16% 15% 13% 12% 17% 15% 12% 15% 14% 16% 13% 19% 8% 17% 19% 15% 8% 14% 19% 12% 15% 15% 17%
X formerly known as Twitter 10% 10% 11% 9% 11% 15% 0% 4% 12% 8% 27% 12% 9% 8% 5% 8% 14% 27% 7% 11% 7% 11% 8% 13% 0% 0% 0% 100% 0% 0% 0% 2% 6% 13% 10% 13% 0% 7% 12% 10% 13% 4% 6% 15% 14% 6% 9% 11% 13% 8% 9% 4% 11% 12% 3% 0% 15% 4% 8% 14% 10% 1% 5% 0% 10% 14% 9% 10% 10% 8% 12% 7% 1% 0% 9% 23% 9% 7% 10% 6% 12% 7% 12% 12% 4% 14% 14% 9% 9% 6% 10% 11% 13% 8% 11% 10% 28% 0% 12% 12% 8% 4% 0% 16% 13% 8% 6% 12% 9% 5% 11% 10% 8%
Other social media sites 10% 9% 12% 10% 9% 11% 13% 4% 9% 11% 11% 10% 15% 8% 7% 9% 13% 10% 9% 10% 11% 10% 12% 8% 5% 0% 0% 0% 100% 0% 0% 19% 12% 12% 7% 8% 0% 13% 8% 9% 2% 16% 13% 6% 11% 8% 10% 8% 12% 8% 10% 9% 10% 13% 6% 0% 8% 12% 10% 8% 11% 13% 11% 2% 9% 7% 9% 2% 12% 12% 12% 13% 32% 11% 16% 9% 11% 5% 3% 17% 7% 9% 10% 12% 16% 10% 10% 9% 12% 9% 7% 11% 21% 11% 6% 10% 23% 12% 7% 13% 8% 13% 3% 12% 7% 10% 10% 9% 11% 12% 8% 11% 8%
Independent online sources 25% 26% 23% 23% 24% 30% 56% 18% 27% 23% 23% 21% 29% 28% 20% 27% 13% 24% 17% 23% 35% 25% 25% 30% 16% 0% 0% 0% 0% 100% 0% 25% 19% 25% 27% 30% 14% 23% 25% 28% 24% 24% 20% 25% 25% 27% 28% 27% 21% 27% 24% 23% 25% 29% 28% 18% 22% 29% 23% 21% 25% 35% 29% 17% 22% 23% 26% 9% 21% 32% 6% 34% 19% 10% 20% 8% 27% 26% 30% 13% 13% 22% 33% 31% 28% 11% 24% 26% 23% 29% 22% 29% 19% 29% 26% 25% 21% 21% 23% 21% 27% 36% 12% 21% 8% 29% 27% 24% 26% 25% 26% 26% 12%
Not sure 12% 11% 16% 8% 14% 16% 9% 52% 9% 16% 4% 11% 13% 13% 14% 12% 14% 3% 9% 11% 16% 11% 11% 4% 59% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 100% 9% 15% 14% 10% 10% 43% 14% 13% 9% 8% 20% 13% 10% 6% 19% 13% 20% 11% 11% 17% 11% 12% 3% 22% 55% 8% 14% 25% 10% 14% 13% 11% 63% 12% 10% 12% 3% 20% 6% 23% 11% 15% 65% 6% 2% 13% 13% 15% 31% 6% 17% 9% 8% 29% 4% 6% 13% 11% 20% 11% 9% 8% 22% 7% 12% 3% 31% 9% 13% 19% 7% 52% 4% 7% 13% 29% 10% 8% 25% 13% 9% 37%
Survey Demographics
Total
LVs
Gender Men 51%
Women 49%
Total
LVs
Age 18-29 10%
30-39 14%
40-49 22%
50-64 27%
65+ 27%
Total
LVs
Race White 82%
Black 13%
Other 5%
Total
LVs
Political Party Democrat 5%
Republican 75%
Other 20%
Total
LVs
Where do you live in South Carolina? Up country 22%
Piedmont 15%
Central 20%
Pee Dee / Maccawaw 8%
Low country 28%
Somewhere else 7%
Total
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Where do you live? Urban 32%
Suburban 48%
Rural 20%