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Graham's Passing Opens South Carolina Senate Seat | Salt Lake City News
Senator Lindsey Graham, South Carolina’s longtime Republican voice in the Senate, has died at 71 from a sudden illness, creating a historic vacancy. The state will elect a new U.S. Senator for the first time in 14 years this November, with Governor Henry McMaster set to appoint a temporary replacement until January 2027. A special primary election is already scheduled for August 11 to determine the GOP nominee facing Democratic Dr. Annie Andrews. Speculation swirls around potential appointees, with Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette and several House members vying for the role — though the final decision…
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