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Graham’s Passing Triggers Senate Succession Rules | Austin News
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Senator Lindsey Graham’s unexpected death has triggered a complex legal and political scramble in South Carolina. The state governor will appoint a temporary replacement to fill the U.S. Senate seat, while a special Republican primary election must be held to choose a new candidate for the November ballot — with strict deadlines forcing a swift process. The Senate itself won’t intervene; this is all governed by state law, highlighting how constitutional procedures kick in when life throws curveballs.
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