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Republicans scramble to find a replacement for Sen. Lindsey Graham ahead of the midterm elections
Governor McMaster prepares to name a temporary replacement for the late Senator Graham amid a scramble for a compressed special primary and the November Senate seat.
- Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina died at 71 from an aortic dissection, creating a Senate seat vacancy before the 2026 midterm elections.
- Governor Henry McMaster has the authority to appoint an interim senator and is expected to announce a replacement soon, with President Trump endorsing Darline Graham Nordone, Graham's sister, for the position.
- A special primary election to replace Graham on the November ballot will occur between July 21 and August 25, with several Republican candidates, including Pamela Evette and Nancy Mace, considered potential contenders.
- Graham's passing is noted as a significant loss to South Carolina's Senate influence.
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President Trump Says He Wants South Carolina Governor McMaster to Appoint Lindsey Graham’s Sister Darline to Fill Senate Seat * The Gateway Pundit * by Cristina Laila
President Trump on Monday recommended to South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster that Lindsey Graham's sister Darline Graham Nordone to serve as interim Senator.
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