U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, a South Carolina Republican, died Saturday evening after a brief and sudden illness, his office said in a statement posted on social media. He was 71.
Temporary Replacement
According to South Carolina law, Gov. Henry McMaster will appoint a temporary replacement to fill Graham’s seat until Jan. 3 of next year. The governor has broad discretion in choosing a temporary replacement, as South Carolina law does not require the governor to appoint someone from the same political party as the senator who left office.
A special primary must be held by Aug. 11 to find a replacement nominee, who will then face Democratic Dr. Annie Andrews in November. The process for filling vacancies varies by state, with 46 states allowing governors to appoint a temporary senator until voters elect a replacement.
Original reporting: WPBF (Treasure Coast / Hearst) — read the source article.
