- South Carolina Senate race following Lindsey Graham's death
- 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.
Following the vacancy of the SC Senate seat, tributes paid to Lindsey Graham mixed with developments regarding his interim successor appointment.
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Updated Jul 17
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What happened
Following the vacancy of the SC Senate seat, tributes paid to Lindsey Graham mixed with developments regarding his interim successor appointment.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Lindsey Graham's legacy is being celebrated in Pickens County, and Darline Graham plans to run for a full Senate term.Sub-event
- Lindsey Graham's death created a vacancy in the South Carolina Senate seat, which is now being filled by a state election.Sub-event
- Darline Graham is sworn in as the interim successor to fill the vacancy in the South Carolina Senate seat.Sub-event
Henry McMaster is appointed as the interim successor to the SC Senate seat.1 source
Tributes paid to Lindsey Graham as the SC Senate vacancy led to succession talks involving Nancy Mace and Henry McMaster.1 source
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Part of
A vacancy has been created in South Carolina due to the death of a Senator, leading to pushes for a specific senatorial appointment.Also in this story
- Following Lindsey Graham's death, the political vacancy has been created, leading to pushes for a specific senatorial appointment.
- Following a senator's death, a special primary election was announced, prompting political figures to encourage candidates.
- Danny Ford is seeking the U.S. Senate seat in South Carolina, which was vacated due to the death of the previous officeholder.
- Graham seeks to replace the deceased senator's seat in South Carolina.
Within South Carolina Senate race following Lindsey Graham's death
The entities involved
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Lindsey Graham
American lawyer and politician (born 1955)
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South Carolina
state of the United States of America
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Nancy Mace
American politician
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Henry McMaster
American politician (born 1947)
Related events
- Henry McMaster appointed Darline Graham to fill the Senate vacancy, and Donald Trump endorsed her run for the seat.
- Graham and Andrews are candidates vying for the U.S. Senate seat in South Carolina.
- South Carolina is holding elections to select representatives for the Senate.
- Andrews is campaigning in South Carolina, seeking to fix local problems while running against Donald Trump's political influence.
- Henry McMaster appointed Darline to fill the Senate vacancy.