1 month after Lindsey Graham’s death, voters go to the polls to choose his replacement

By: Seanna Adcox

Outlets: South Carolina Daily Gazette

Published: August 11, 2026

Words: 1,385

Last Updated: 1 week ago

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COLUMBIA — Voters will choose Tuesday between 10 U.S. Senate candidates competing in a special GOP primary to replace the late Lindsey Graham on the ballot in November.

The tight timeline dictated by state law means the contest is being held exactly one month after Graham’s unexpected death at age 71.

Officially, the crowded field is competing for the chance to win the next six-year term. But in South Carolina, voters have a history of …

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