South Carolina Republican Addresses If He'll Run for Lindsey Graham's Seat
Summary
Republican Congressman William Timmons of South Carolina addressed rumors about running for the Senate seat left open by Senator Lindsey Graham's recent death. Timmons said he will not run and does not support fellow Republicans Nancy Mace or Ralph Norman as successors. The seat is temporarily filled by Graham's sister, and a special election will decide the permanent replacement.Key Facts
- Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina died suddenly at age 71.
- Governor Henry McMaster appointed Graham’s sister, Darline Graham, to fill the seat temporarily.
- William Timmons is a 42-year-old Republican U.S. Representative from South Carolina.
- Timmons said he will not run for Graham’s Senate seat or support Nancy Mace or Ralph Norman as replacements.
- Timmons expressed that keeping a Republican House majority is more important than personal political ambitions.
- A special Republican primary is scheduled for August 11 to choose the party’s nominee for the November general election.
- Candidate filing for the special election will occur from July 21 to July 28.
- The winner of the Republican primary is expected to have a strong chance in the November election due to South Carolina’s conservative voting history.
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