Members of Congress mourn the sudden death of the Republican from South Carolina, who died aged 71; Trump mulls replacement but ‘too soon’ to reveal
Lindsey Graham has died after sudden illness, his office says
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Under South Carolina state law, governor Henry McMaster may appoint a temporary replacement to fill Graham’s now-vacant seat. As Graham was up for re-election this year and won the GOP primary last month, there is also now a vacancy in the Republican nomination for his seat.
After McMaster appoints a replacement, state law requires a special primary for voters to select a new nominee within weeks of a vacancy. The general election winner will take office in January, beginning a full six-year term.
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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2026/jul/12/lindsey-graham-dies-sudden-illness-trump-politics-live
Author : Lucy Campbell
Publish date : 2026-07-12 16:49:00
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