CHAPIN, S.C. -- Former South Carolina Lt. Gov. André Bauer is mounting a GOP primary challenge to Sen. Lindsey Graham, ...

CHAPIN, S.C. (AP) — Former South Carolina Lt. Gov. André Bauer is mounting a GOP primary challenge to Sen. Lindsey Graham, arguing the incumbent isn't conservative enough to represent the state.

The Senate’s presiding Republican chair has ruled that Lindsey Graham has the sole authority to decide if provisions of the GOP megabill violate the Congressional Budget Act or other budget laws.

Lindsey Graham gets GOP primary challenge from André Bauer, South Carolina's former lieutenant gov Former South Carolina Lt. Gov. André Bauer has announced a GOP primary challenge to Sen ...