What Lindsey Graham's Death Means for South Carolina's Senate Race
Summary
Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina died suddenly, creating an open Senate seat and a vacancy for the upcoming election ballot. South Carolina law sets a temporary appointment by the governor and a special primary election process to choose the new Republican nominee before the November midterms.Key Facts
- Senator Lindsey Graham died at age 71 after a brief illness.
- He had served in the Senate since 2003 and was running for a fifth term.
- Governor Henry McMaster can appoint a temporary replacement to serve until after the next election.
- A special primary election will be held on August 11 to select the permanent Republican nominee.
- Candidates can file to run from July 21 to July 28.
- If no candidate gets more than half the vote, a run-off will occur on August 25.
- Votes cast for Graham on the ballot after his death will count for the new nominee.
- The final nominee must be certified by October 20 to appear on the November ballot.
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