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Graham's Passing Shakes South Carolina Senate | Charleston News
Senator Lindsey Graham, South Carolina’s longtime Republican senator and recent GOP nominee for a sixth term, has died at 71 from a sudden illness, creating an immediate Senate vacancy. Governor Henry McMaster must now appoint a replacement to serve until the 2026 general election, with the interim appointee set to serve until January 2027. A special primary election for Graham’s seat is scheduled for August 11, with a runoff possible, and Democratic nominee Dr. Annie Andrews awaits the winner in November. Speculation swirls around potential appointees, including Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette…
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