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Funeral scheduled for Lindsey Graham; Darline Graham weighs running for full Senate term

The article reports Lindsey Graham’s death and the arrangements for his funeral.

Funeral scheduled for Lindsey Graham; Darline Graham weighs running for full Senate term
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President Donald Trump endorsed Darline Graham if she runs for the Senate seat left vacant by her brother Lindsey Graham’s death. The article also reports funeral plans and details the special primary schedule.

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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 South Carolina senator whose death and funeral plans are reported

PRIMARY SUBJECT
Darline Graham
R · SC · SEN

South Carolina senator and potential candidate for a full Senate term

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who endorsed Darline Graham’s potential Senate candidacy

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Nancy Mace
R · SC-1

South Carolina representative identified as a potential Senate candidate

Russell Fry
R · SC-7

South Carolina representative identified as a potential Senate candidate

Former Federal Election Commission chairman and source on campaign-finance rules

Ralph Norman
R · SC-5

South Carolina representative identified as a potential Senate candidate

Tim Scott
R · SC · SEN

South Carolina senator who discussed whether he might weigh in on the primary

ALSO MENTIONED  Henry McMaster, South Carolina governor who appointed Darline Graham to the Senate; Pamela Evette, South Carolina lieutenant governor identified as a potential Senate candidate

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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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