A successor has been appointed to the vacant Senate seat, with the appointment process involving key political figures like Lindsey Graham, Donald Trump, and Henry McMaster.
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Updated Jul 21
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What happened
A successor has been appointed to the vacant Senate seat, with the appointment process involving key political figures like Lindsey Graham, Donald Trump, and Henry McMaster.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Henry McMaster appointed Darline Graham to fill the Senate vacancy, and Donald Trump endorsed her run for the seat.Sub-event
The appointment of the successor to the vacant Senate seat has been made, with candidates contesting the Republican nomination.1 source
A successor was appointed to the vacant Senate seat, following endorsements from Donald Trump.1 source
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Multiple political developments surrounding the vacancy of Lindsey Graham's Senate seat, including successor considerations and campaign maneuvering.Also in this story
- Lindsey Graham's Senate term was filled by appointment from Henry McMaster, while Graham simultaneously competed in a primary runoff against Ralph Norman, backed by MAGA Inc.
- Trump benefited from McMaster's appointment to the seat, which followed a vacancy due to the death of Lindsey Graham's brother.
- Donald Trump threw support behind the political novice who was appointed to serve out the remaining term.
- Trump backed Lindsey Graham for the Senate seat while Nikki Haley questioned his national security stance and supported a primary opponent.
The entities involved
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Lindsey Graham
American lawyer and politician (born 1955)
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Henry McMaster
American politician (born 1947)
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)