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Graham’s Passing Opens South Carolina Senate Seat | Dayton News
Senator Lindsey Graham, the influential South Carolina Republican who served in the Senate for two decades and recently won his sixth term, has died at 71 from a sudden illness. His passing opens a rare Senate seat vacancy — South Carolina will elect a new senator for the first time in 14 years. Governor McMaster will appoint a temporary replacement, with the special primary election set for August 11 to determine the November general election opponent for Democratic nominee Dr. Annie Andrews. President Trump reportedly has a candidate in mind, but the final pick rests with McMaster, sparking…
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