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Darline Graham weighs running for full Senate term as funeral scheduled for Lindsey Graham

His death created the vacancy his sister was appointed to fill, and the article reports plans for his funeral.

Darline Graham weighs running for full Senate term as funeral scheduled for Lindsey Graham
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Darline Graham has reportedly begun discussing a possible campaign for a full Senate term after being appointed to fill her late brother Lindsey Graham’s seat. Lindsey Graham’s funeral services were scheduled for July 28 in Washington and July 29 in South Carolina.

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

Late senator whose seat is being filled and whose funeral plans were announced

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Darline Graham
R · SC · SEN

Senator and prospective candidate for a full term

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Nancy Mace
R · SC-1

Representative identified as considering a run for the Senate seat

Russell Fry
R · SC-7

Representative identified as considering a run for the Senate seat

Ralph Norman
R · SC-5

Representative identified as considering a run for the Senate seat

ALSO MENTIONED  Henry McMaster, South Carolina governor who appointed Darline Graham to the Senate; Pamela Evette, South Carolina lieutenant governor identified as considering a run for the Senate seat

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Lindsey Graham’s Death

Outlets agree that Lindsey Graham died after a sudden illness, as his office reported. Left-leaning outlets connect his death to Senate Republican dynamics, debates over his legacy and, in some coverage, speculation about its circumstances. Center outlets emphasize the reported cause of death, tributes and the distinction between preliminary findings and unsupported online claims. Right-leaning outlets emphasize tributes, the Senate vacancy and effects on Republican priorities, alongside reports on the cause of death.

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