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Rep. Nancy Mace considering run to replace Sen. Lindsey Graham after his sudden death: sources

Graham’s death created the Senate vacancy at the center of the reported succession race.

Rep. Nancy Mace considering run to replace Sen. Lindsey Graham after his sudden death: sources
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Jul 12, 2026
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After Sen. Lindsey Graham’s death left his seat vacant, Rep. Nancy Mace is considering a campaign to replace him, according to two sources. South Carolina’s governor will appoint an interim successor, while a special Republican primary is expected for the Senate race.

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

Senator whose death left his seat vacant

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Nancy Mace
R · SC-1

Representative considering a campaign for Graham’s vacant Senate seat

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who said he had someone in mind to succeed Graham

Virginia representative pictured with Mace at Trump’s address to Congress

Ralph Norman
R · SC-5

Representative who has expressed interest in the vacant Senate seat

Joe Wilson
R · SC-2

Representative reported to be unlikely to pursue the Senate seat

ALSO MENTIONED  Alan Wilson, South Carolina attorney general who won the governor’s race runoff; Henry McMaster, South Carolina governor who will appoint Graham’s interim successor; Pamela Evette, South Carolina lieutenant governor previously backed by Trump in the governor’s race

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Lindsey Graham’s Passing Draws Reflections and Discussion

Outlets agree that Senator Lindsey Graham died at age 71 after a sudden illness, shortly after returning from a visit to Ukraine and speaking with Donald Trump. Left-leaning outlets, such as HuffPost, emphasize how his passing disrupts the Republican legislative agenda and scrutinize his political record. Center outlets focus on the medical circumstances of his death, bipartisan tributes, and South Carolina's succession process. Right-leaning outlets, such as Fox News, highlight Trump's recollection of their final call and Graham's defense of conservative priorities.

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