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Sen. Lindsey Graham's Death Sparks South Carolina Political Upheaval
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Sen. Lindsey Graham's Death Sparks South Carolina Political Upheaval

Governor Must Choose Temporary Replacement Amid Special Election Scramble

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  • Lindsey Graham's sudden death triggers a scramble for his Senate seat in South Carolina, with Gov.
  • Henry McMaster to appoint a temporary replacement and a special primary set for August, complicating federal election timelines.

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Sen. Lindsey Graham's death occurs amidst a politically tumultuous year in South Carolina.

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CHARLESTON, S.C. -- The death of Sen. Lindsey Graham, who was running for a fifth term when he passed away over the weekend, began a tumultuous new chapter in South Carolina politics during a year that has already been full of upheaval. [...]

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  • A Republican will win the general election due to the state's conservative leanings.

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  • Who will Gov. McMaster appoint as the temporary replacement?
  • How will the compressed election timeline affect candidate strategies?

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This article was originally published by ABC News.

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Senate Republicans return to Washington with an uncertain agenda following the sudden death of Senator Lindsey Graham and the continued hospitalization of Senator Mitch McConnell. Graham, a key ally of President Trump, died at 71 after an aortic dissection. McConnell, recovering from pneumonia and a fall, broke his silence about his health, revealing he was briefly unconscious. Their absences weaken the Republican majority and complicate legislative priorities.

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