Hours after the passing of GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham, President Donald Trump stated that he has a preferred replacement in mind but declined to share the name out of respect for Graham.

Replacement Process

According to South Carolina state law, GOP Gov. Henry McMaster must appoint someone to take over Graham’s post until early January. A special Republican primary election will be held on Aug. 11, and candidates can file to run for the seat beginning on July 21.

Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., who served alongside Graham, said he did not have any insight into whom McMaster may appoint to fill the seat. Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., is strongly considering running for the now-vacant seat, while Rep. Joe Wilson, R-S.C., has publicly stated that he won’t run for the seat.

Original reporting: NBC Connecticut — read the source article.