Sheri Biggs

U.S. Rep. Sheri Biggs hosted her second annual "Salute to Liberty" event in Anderson for Republican voters and politicians.

The event featured prominent national Republicans like U.S. Rep. Steve Scalise and U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan.

Senate primary candidates Darline Graham and Ralph Norman addressed the crowd ahead of their Aug. 25 runoff election.

Biggs encouraged attendees to vote in the upcoming special Senate primary and the November midterm elections.

U.S. Rep. Sheri Biggs, R-District 3, hosted her second annual "Salute to Liberty" event, bringing together Republican voters, officeholders and candidates for an event centered on conservative politics and patriotism.

Biggs hosted Upstate, statewide and national Republicans at the Anderson Sports & Entertainment Center on Aug. 17 for her "Salute to Liberty" event. The Upstate politician kicked off her annual event in 2025 by bringing in Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee as the headliner.

Hundreds of people filed into the Anderson event hall, sitting at tables decked out with American flags and covered with red-and-white tablecloths. Biggs began her event by thanking the speakers and those who helped organize it. She said Salute to Liberty is fundamentally about celebrating the values that unite people.

"I can't thank you enough for all being here for our second Salute to Liberty event," Biggs said. "It's about celebrating the thing that binds us together: our faith, our freedom, our love of this country, and our gratitude for men and women who serve."

Biggs' event attracted prominent GOP conservatives

The South Carolina congresswoman's event comes at a pivotal moment in state politics with the upcoming special Senate Republican primary on Aug. 25 and the midterm elections in November. Biggs' seat is up for election this year, and she will compete against Democrat Eunice Lehmacher for the Third Congressional District seat in November.

Prominent conservative election officials attended the event, including Gov. Henry McMaster and Attorney General Alan Wilson, who won the Republican primary for governor. Several figures in national politics were also present, including House Majority Leader U.S. Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana; U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio; and former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows.

Senate candidates Darline Graham, Ralph Norman address GOP voters

Sen. Darline Graham, R-South Carolina, and U.S. Rep. Ralph Norman, R-District 5, were each given a few minutes to address Republican voters and explain their platforms. Graham and Norman will compete in the Senate primary runoff on Aug. 25, and the winner will face Charleston Democrat Annie Andrews in the Nov. 3 general election.

"Right now, South Carolina Republicans are making an important decision about who will represent our state in the United States Senate," Biggs said. "I'm asking you to go out to the polls and vote for one of the two candidates for U.S. Senate that we have here tonight."

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Graham described herself as a "problem solver, critical thinker, and a leader." She touted her support for the Second Amendment, anti-abortion policies, and the Safeguarding American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act. The senator also touched on her endorsements by President Donald Trump, Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, and U.S. Rep. Russell Fry, R-District 5.

Norman pitched himself as a candidate who is separate from the "Washington establishment." Like Graham, he reiterated his support for the SAVE Act and Trump's agenda. He added that he wants to cut regulations and promote quality growth in South Carolina. Norman has been endorsed by U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace, R-South Carolina, and two candidates whom he competed against in the Aug. 11 special Republican Primary — Walterboro attorney Duke Buckner and Greenville businessman Mark Lynch.

After recognizing the Senate candidates, Biggs urged Republicans to vote in the upcoming elections. The Congresswoman said Republicans in South Carolina need to come back together to "get to work" once the runoff is over.

"For everyone in this room, support your candidate, make your case and go vote," Biggs said.