Republican Senator Russell Fry of South Carolina expressed uncertainty about his political future after being overlooked by President Donald Trump during his endorsement of Darline Graham Nordone for the Senate primary.

Fry, who had hoped to secure Trump's support, took to social media to request prayers as he grappled with the decision to run against a Trump-backed candidate.

The endorsement of Nordone, a caretaker appointee, caught many GOP lawmakers off guard, complicating the primary race for several potential candidates, including Fry and Rep.William Timmons.

With the filing deadline approaching, Fry emphasized the need for strong conservative leadership in South Carolina, stating, 'We need a fighter and one who delivers results for South Carolina and the US.

' The situation highlights the growing influence of Trump's endorsements in shaping primary contests, while also underscoring the internal tensions within the Republican Party as candidates navigate the challenges of competing against Trump's allies.

The Democratic nominee, pediatrician Annie Andrews, faces an uphill battle against a field of conservative contenders vying to represent South Carolina's interests in Washington.