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Nancy Mace Might Run for Graham's Seat; Trump, Netanyahu Mourn

Graham’s death prompts discussion of his replacement and tributes from political figures.

Nancy Mace Might Run for Graham's Seat; Trump, Netanyahu Mourn
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This article1 analysis · Oct 4, 2026
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The article reports that Lindsey Graham has died and says Representative Nancy Mace may seek the open Senate seat in a special election. It also recounts Mace’s past criticism of Graham and tributes from her, President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

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

South Carolina senator whose death opens a Senate vacancy

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Nancy Mace
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Representative considering a run for Graham’s Senate seat

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2016 presidential candidate whom Graham said he voted for

Donald Trump
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President who spoke about Graham and the SAVE America Act

Ted Cruz
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Texas senator whom Graham supported in the 2016 Republican presidential contest

Democratic Senate candidate in South Carolina

ALSO MENTIONED  Benjamin Netanyahu, Israeli prime minister who mourned Graham; Brett Kavanaugh, Associate justice whose confirmation Graham supported; Henry McMaster, South Carolina governor who may appoint someone to fill Graham’s term; Jeb Bush, Former Florida governor whom Graham supported in the 2016 Republican presidential contest; Kash Patel, FBI director who said the bureau was assisting local authorities

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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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