What happens next after Lindsey Graham’s death? South Carolina law lays out the process
Summary
South Carolina law sets rules for filling a U.S. Senate vacancy after Lindsey Graham’s death. The state allows a temporary appointment, followed by a special Republican primary, and then a general election in November to choose the next senator.Key Facts
- Lindsey Graham’s Senate seat in South Carolina is now vacant.
- South Carolina law requires a temporary appointment to fill that vacancy.
- A special Republican primary will be held to pick the party’s nominee for the Senate seat.
- The general election in November will decide who serves the full Senate term.
- This process is designed to ensure continuous representation for South Carolina.
- The temporary appointee serves only until the elected senator takes office.
- The law follows state guidelines for filling U.S. Senate vacancies.
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