Rep. Russell Fry, R-S.C., is calling on fellow Republican Rep. Ralph Norman to put their primary rivalry behind them and actively support Sen. Darline Graham as Republicans work to defend South Carolina’s Senate seat against Democratic challenger Annie Andrews.

With Election Day on Nov. 3 approaching, Fry said Norman should do more than simply vote for Graham after losing to her in the August Republican primary runoff. The appeal comes as national Republicans face a more competitive contest than expected in a state long considered a stronghold for the party.

“As somebody who carried the conservative banner as long as he has, he should step into the arena,” Fry told reporters Monday at a campaign event in Myrtle Beach. “He didn’t win. I didn’t win either.”

Fry made the remarks while appearing alongside Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee. He urged Republicans to unite behind Graham and focus on defeating Andrews, warning that a Democratic victory would have serious consequences for the country.

“I hope that he does, in the final seven days, step into the sunlight a little bit and help his Republican nominee,” Fry said.

Norman has indicated that he will honor his personal commitment to vote for Graham but has ruled out campaigning alongside her. Last week, he said Graham’s campaign had contacted his chief of staff about a possible joint appearance, but he had no intention of participating.

“I would not do an event with her, and I made that pretty clear,” Norman said during an interview on “The Nashional Briefing with Kelly Nash.” He added that he called Graham to congratulate her after conceding the primary, but said the two had not spoken since.

Norman also said members of his family would not vote for Graham, despite his own pledge to support the Republican nominee.

“I’m going to do what I said personally,” Norman said. “My family is not going to vote for Darline Graham. They’re just not.”

The dispute has drawn attention as the race has become more competitive. The nonpartisan Cook Political Report recently shifted its rating of the South Carolina Senate contest from “Likely Republican” to “Lean Republican,” reflecting the challenge posed by Andrews.

Graham was appointed to the Senate in July by Republican Gov. Henry McMaster following the death of her brother, longtime Sen. Lindsey Graham. President Donald Trump endorsed her over Norman in the Republican primary and campaigned for her at Clemson University last Wednesday.

Fry’s appeal underscores the pressure on Republicans to resolve internal divisions from the primary and present a united front in the final days of the campaign. Norman has not announced any change in his position on campaigning for Graham.