Who will replace Trump ally Lindsey Graham in the US Senate?

Author: Al Jazeera StaffPublished on: July 12, 2026Country: United States

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Who will replace Trump ally Lindsey Graham in the US Senate?

Republican Senator Lindsey Graham died suddenly on July 11, 2026, leaving Republicans with 52 of 100 seats in the US Senate. South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster has the authority to appoint a replacement immediately, with no set timeline. A Republican primary is scheduled for August 11, with a possible runoff on August 25. McMaster mourned Graham but has not yet announced his pick.

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