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Graham’s death triggers a scramble to replace him – what happens next?

Jul 12, 2026Center Left

South Carolina governor will pick successor to serve out Graham’s term as Trump says ‘I have somebody I think would be great’ Lindsey Graham dies aged 71 – latest updatesUS politicians and foreign leaders pay tribute to GrahamSouth Carolina’s governor, Henry McMaster, has the political decision of a lifetime with the unexpected death in office of Senator…

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What happens next after Lindsey Graham's death? South Carolina law lays out the process

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Graham won his party’s nomination in June and was expected to face Democrat Dr. Annie Andrews in the November general election.

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What happens next after Lindsey Graham’s death? South Carolina law lays out the process

South Carolina law calls for a temporary appointment to fill the current Senate vacancy and a special Republican primary to select a replacement nominee for the November election. Voters would then choose who serves the next Senate term through the election process established under state law.

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