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What happens next after Lindsey Graham's death? South Carolina law lays out process

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South Carolina law calls for a temporary appointment to fill the current Senate vacancy and a special Republican primary to select a replacement nominee for the November election. Voters would then choose who serves the next Senate term through the election process established under state law.

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  1. FOX 46 Charlotte

    What happens next after Lindsey Graham's death? South Carolina law lays out the process (opens FOX 46 Charlotte)

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    South Carolina law calls for a temporary appointment to fill the current Senate vacancy and a special Republican primary to select a replacement nominee for the November election. Voters would then choose who serves the next Senate term through the election process established under state law.

  2. WFLA

    What happens next after Lindsey Graham's death? South Carolina law lays out process (opens WFLA)

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    South Carolina law calls for a temporary appointment to fill the current Senate vacancy and a special Republican primary to select a replacement nominee for the November election. Voters would then choose who serves the next Senate term through the election process established under state law.

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