Graham’s Passing and South Carolina’s Next Senate Seat | Winston–Salem News

Senator Lindsey Graham, a longtime South Carolina senator who died suddenly at 71, leaves a critical Senate seat vacant — and the race to fill it is already heating up. Governor Henry McMaster can appoint a temporary replacement, with no party requirement, until January 3rd. But the real power rests with voters: a special primary by August 11th will set the stage for a November general election against Democratic nominee Annie Andrews. This moment underscores how each state handles Senate vacancies differently — and how, ultimately, the people decide who represents them. 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/3ae2e6dd5ce9321e