McMaster Appoints Lindsey Graham’s Sister to Senate Seat as South Carolina Sets Aug. 11 GOP Primary
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Updated · CBS New York · Jul 14
McMaster Appoints Lindsey Graham’s Sister to Senate Seat as South Carolina Sets Aug. 11 GOP Primary
3 articles · Updated · CBS New York · Jul 14
Summary
Henry McMaster named Lindsey Graham’s sister as interim senator, filling the South Carolina seat until Jan. 3, 2027 after Graham’s death at 71.
Preliminary medical findings said Graham died Saturday of aortic dissection caused by arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease, triggering both the appointment and a fast-tracked special election.
July 21-28 is the filing window for Republican candidates, with a special primary on Aug. 11 and an Aug. 25 runoff if no one wins a majority.
The GOP nominee will face Democrat Annie Andrews on Nov. 3 for a full six-year term, with possible Republican contenders including Pamela Evette, Russell Fry, Nancy Mace and Ralph Norman.
Graham had won more than 56% in the June Republican primary while seeking a fifth term, underscoring how abruptly his death reshaped South Carolina’s Senate race.