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What happens next after Lindsey Graham's death? South Carolina law lays out process
By Tim Renaud at KTSM 9 News (NBC)
· July 13, 2026
· 1 min read
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.
Key takeaway Voters would then choose who serves the next Senate term through the election process established under state law.
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Category: government ·
Published: July 13, 2026 ·
Source: KTSM 9 News (NBC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? 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.
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