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  1. Various individuals are contesting races in South Carolina for offices including Governor, Attorney General, and various legislative seats.
  2. Contests for legislative seats and potential successful challenges to incumbent office are occurring in the South.

A vacancy has been created in South Carolina due to the death of a Senator, leading to pushes for a specific senatorial appointment.

51 reports, 25 independent Updated Aug 26
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A vacancy has been created in South Carolina due to the death of a Senator, leading to pushes for a specific senatorial appointment.

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South CarolinaLindsey Graham

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  1. Following Lindsey Graham's death, the political vacancy has been created, leading to pushes for a specific senatorial appointment.Sub-event
  2. Following a senator's death, a special primary election was announced, prompting political figures to encourage candidates.Sub-event
  3. Danny Ford is seeking the U.S. Senate seat in South Carolina, which was vacated due to the death of the previous officeholder.Sub-event
  4. Graham seeks to replace the deceased senator's seat in South Carolina.Sub-event
  5. The election process to replace the deceased Senator Lindsey Graham in South Carolina is underway, involving specific rulings from the Election Commission and the Department of Justice.Sub-event
  6. Businessman Mark Lynch announced his candidacy for the vacant Senate seat in South Carolina.Sub-event
  7. Following the vacancy of the SC Senate seat, tributes paid to Lindsey Graham mixed with developments regarding his interim successor appointment.Sub-event
  8. A law was passed establishing a clear process for handling the Senate vacancy in South Carolina.Sub-event
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  1. Expert medical opinion was provided regarding health risks concerning the South Carolina office, involving the American Heart Association and Jason Lee.Sub-event
  2. Lindsey Graham's sister, Darline Nordone, is being considered to replace him in the Senate.Sub-event
  3. Little Rock reacts to the death of Senator Lindsey Graham.Sub-event
  4. Governor appointed to fill the vacant South Carolina Senate seat.1 source
  5. Governor filled the vacant Senate seat in South Carolina.1 source
  6. Darline Graham was recommended as the interim choice following the senator's sudden death.1 source
  7. Senator's death creates vacancy in SC; push for specific senatorial appointment.1 source
  8. Recommendation made for the vacant South Carolina state senate seat appointment.1 source
  9. Joe Wilson is mentioned as a potential name for the vacant Senate seat following Graham's death.1 source

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