Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., confirmed on Tuesday afternoon that he voted for independent presidential candidate Evan McMullin, not Republican nominee Donald Trump.
In a trio of tweets, the former GOP presidential candidate explained that while he was supportive of Republicans down-ballot, he could not support Trump or the Democratic nominee, Hillary Clinton.
I voted @Evan_McMullin for President. I appreciate his views on a strong America and the need to rebuild our military. #3
— Lindsey Graham (@LindseyGrahamSC) November 8, 2016
In the prez race, voting for Hillary Clinton was always a non-starter and I couldn’t go where Donald Trump wanted to take the USA & GOP. #2
— Lindsey Graham (@LindseyGrahamSC) November 8, 2016
I enthusiastically cast my ballot for my friend and colleague @VoteTimScott and other down-ballot Republicans running for office. #1
— Lindsey Graham (@LindseyGrahamSC) November 8, 2016
South Carolina’s polls close at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Graham is the first GOP lawmaker to have admitted voting for the former congressional adviser.
