Published Jul 12, 2026, 9:27 AM ET · Updated 4 months ago · 1 source
What happens next after Lindsey Graham’s death? South Carolina law lays out the process
The Hill
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South Carolina law calls for a temporary appointment to fill the current Senate vacancy and a special Republican primary to select a replacement nominee for the November election. Voters would then choose who serves the next Senate term through the election process established under state law.