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Graham’s Passing Sparks Senate Race | San Antonio News

Senator Lindsey Graham’s sudden death has thrown South Carolina’s politics into chaos, triggering a frantic race to fill his Senate seat before the November election. With a compressed timeline — a special primary on August 11, possible runoff on August 25, and the general election just 66 days away — top GOP figures are already positioning themselves. Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette, who narrowly lost a gubernatorial bid, is emerging as a frontrunner, while Rep. Joe Wilson plans to stay in the House to protect GOP control. The vacancy also creates a leadership void in the Senate…

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