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Nancy Mace Is Interested in Lindsey Graham's Senate Seat

Mace said she would consider a campaign for Graham’s seat, while emphasizing that her immediate focus was on his death and legacy.

Nancy Mace Is Interested in Lindsey Graham's Senate Seat
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Jul 12, 2026
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After Sen. Lindsey Graham’s death, Rep. Nancy Mace said she would consider running for his South Carolina Senate seat, though her immediate focus was on Graham and his legacy.

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Representative considering a run for Graham’s Senate seat

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

South Carolina senator whose death prompted discussion of his seat

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who honored Graham and ordered flags lowered

ALSO MENTIONED  Henry McMaster, South Carolina governor whom Mace said should nominate himself to fill the seat temporarily; Volodymyr Zelensky, Ukrainian president who honored Graham

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Nancy Mace Considers Run for Lindsey Graham’s Senate Seat

Reports say Nancy Mace is considering or open to a run for the South Carolina Senate seat left vacant by Lindsey Graham’s death. Left-leaning outlets emphasize Mace’s prospects and political pushback, including criticism and reported opposition from Trump allies. Center outlets mostly track her stated interest, potential contenders and the vacancy, with one report citing low odds. Right-leaning outlets split between criticizing her interest as improper and arguing she should be considered, while also covering the succession contest.

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