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

Graham’s death prompted Andrews’s statement and set in motion a state process to fill his seat.

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

South Carolina senator whose death prompted the response and succession process

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

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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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Lindsey Graham's Death Leaves South Carolina Senate Vacancy

Outlets agree that Lindsey Graham died, leaving a vacancy in South Carolina’s Senate seat. Coverage also reports an interim appointment and a process to select a successor for the election. Left-leaning outlets focus on Trump’s stated interest in a possible interim replacement; one also highlights a poll in Graham’s Senate race. Center outlets mainly explain how the vacancy will be filled. Right-leaning outlets also cover succession, pairing it with tributes and reactions; some present passage of a bill Graham supported as a way to honor him.

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