Graham’s Legacy and South Carolina’s New Senate Race | Virginia Beach News

Senator Lindsey Graham died suddenly at age 60 after an aortic tear, shocking Washington and South Carolina. A key negotiator on Ukraine sanctions and a longtime Senate stalwart, he was honored at the National Cathedral by Trump and Vance. His body was returned to South Carolina, where he was laid to rest in Pickens County after a statehouse procession. His passing has ignited a political firestorm: his sister Darline, appointed to fill his seat, now plans to run for full term, triggering a special Republican primary in two weeks against rivals like Mark Sanford, Ralph Norman, and Russell Fry — a race that will redefine South Carolina’s Senate future. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/80f05ef70b187f49