Lynch, from Duncan, runs Jeff Lynch Appliance and TV Center, a Greenville business. He is running against Lindsey Graham, who seeks a fifth term in office.

A Greenville businessman is the first Republican to announce a bid to take on U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham next year. Mark Lynch, owner of Jeff Lynch Appliance Center, officially kicked off his campaign Monday at the store his father founded more than 70 years ago.