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Graham's Democratic reelection challenger calls for 'setting partisanship aside'

After Graham’s death, Andrews praised his service and urged South Carolinians to set partisanship aside.

Graham's Democratic reelection challenger calls for 'setting partisanship aside'
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After Sen. Lindsey Graham’s death, Democratic Senate candidate Annie Andrews called for South Carolinians to set partisanship aside and express gratitude for his service. Graham’s death also triggers a state process to appoint a replacement and select a new Republican nominee.

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Democratic Senate candidate who offered condolences and called for setting partisanship aside

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

South Carolina senator whose death prompted the response and succession process

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Nancy Mace
R · SC-1

South Carolina representative who has expressed interest in succeeding Graham

Ralph Norman
R · SC-5

South Carolina representative who has expressed interest in succeeding Graham

Democrat Andrews defeated in the South Carolina Senate primary

ALSO MENTIONED  Fritz Hollings, Former South Carolina senator mentioned as the last Democrat to win a Senate election in the state; Henry McMaster, South Carolina governor who must appoint a replacement to serve the remainder of Graham’s term

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Annie Andrews Responds to Lindsey Graham’s Death

Outlets report that Sen. Lindsey Graham died and that Democratic Senate candidate Annie Andrews responded. The coverage includes her condolences and call to set partisanship aside, as well as her statement that her campaign priorities remain unchanged. Center outlets focus on Andrews’s response and campaign outlook, including her call to set partisanship aside and her unchanged campaign priorities; some also describe the process for selecting a replacement or nominee.

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