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Graham’s Death Sparks Senate Race | Lexington News
Senator Lindsey Graham’s sudden death at 71 has thrown South Carolina’s political landscape into chaos, sparking a high-stakes race to fill his Senate seat. President Trump urged Governor McMaster to appoint Darline Graham Nordone—his adopted sister and close confidante—to finish the term, though that’s unlikely under current House rules. A special election looms, with ambitious GOP figures like Attorney General Alan Wilson, Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette, and Rep. Nancy Mace all circling the prize. With a special primary set to begin just one week after Graham’s passing, the new nominee will have…
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