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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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Why It Matters
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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Open Questions
- Who will Gov. McMaster appoint as the temporary replacement?
- How will the compressed election timeline affect candidate strategies?
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