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Who might replace Lindsey Graham?

Mace is named as a possible successor, and the article reviews her record on LGBTQ issues.

Who might replace Lindsey Graham?
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Jul 17, 2026
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After Sen. Lindsey Graham died, Gov. Henry McMaster appointed Graham’s sister to serve through the end of his term, while several figures were discussed as possible successors. Rep. Nancy Mace is among those mentioned.

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Nancy Mace
R · SC-1

South Carolina representative discussed as a possible successor to Graham

PRIMARY SUBJECT
Lindsey Graham
Former U.S. Senator (R-SC)

South Carolina senator whose death created the vacancy at the center of the article

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Russell Fry
R · SC-7

South Carolina representative named as a possible successor

Todd Blanche
R · Attorney General

Attorney general whose confirmation is mentioned as part of Trump’s agenda

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who recommended Darlene Graham for the appointment and previously endorsed Evette

Ralph Norman
R · SC-5

South Carolina representative named as a possible successor

Scott Bessent
R · Secretary of the Treasury

Treasury secretary discussed as a possible successor who was reportedly not interested

Sarah McBride
D · DE-AL

Delaware representative mentioned as the context for Mace’s Capitol-restroom resolution

ALSO MENTIONED  Darlene Graham, Lindsey Graham’s sister, appointed to fill his Senate seat through the end of his term; Henry McMaster, South Carolina governor who appointed Darlene Graham to the vacant Senate seat and is discussed as a possible successor; Pamela Evette, South Carolina lieutenant governor discussed as a possible successor; Strom Thurmond, Former South Carolina senator mentioned in Graham’s career history

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