Senator Darline Graham has argued that her lack of political experience is a strength as she runs to succeed her brother, Lindsey Graham. But a debate misstep has rattled some of her supporters.
In the wake of Sen. Lindsey Graham's death, several South Carolina Republicans are considering or launching bids for his Senate seat ahead of the November election. As the field begins to take shape, NewsNation's Mills Hayes reports on the candidates entering the race and what comes next as state leaders work to fill the vacancy. Get a fast-paced look at the latest from the border to Main Street to the White House on "NewsNation Live." Weekends starting at 10a/9C Saturdays and 11a/10C Sundays. NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.
Darline Graham, the sister of late South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham, has been officially sworn in to fulfill the remainder of his term. This move makes her the state's first female senator. A special election will be held in August to pick a new Republican nominee in the general election for the late senator's seat as he had been seeking a fifth term. More: https://tinyurl.com/ybd5pv9c #LindseyGraham #DarlineGraham #politics NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans. Find us online: https://www.newsnationnow.com/
State governors can make temporary appointments for the Senate in their states should a vacancy occur.
The pick hasn't been officially confirmed.
Rep. Nancy Mace said South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster is expected to name a temporary replacement for the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, adding that she has been told a decision was made early Sunday. Speaking to NewsNation, Mace said she has heard Rep. Joe Wilson may be selected for the interim appointment, though she noted media reports were still working to verify the information. Get a fast-paced look at the latest from the border to Main Street to the White House on "NewsNation Live." Weekends starting at 10a/9C Saturdays and 11a/10C Sundays. #NewsNationLive NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.
Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) is "strongly considering" a run for U.S. Senate following the sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), two sources familiar with her thinking told Axios. Driving the news: Graham passed away late Saturday from "a brief and sudden illness," his office announced in a statement early Sunday morning. - South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster will be able to appoint an interim replacement to serve out the remainder of Graham's term through Jan. 3. - But Graham was up for reelection this cycle, meaning an Aug. 11 special election will have to be held to replace him as the GOP nominee. - The winner of the primary will face Democratic candidate Annie Andrews, a doctor, in November. What we're hearing: One of the…
South Carolina law suggests his death triggers an Aug. 11 special Republican primary election, and the state’s governor can appoint a replacement to serve out the rest of his term, through early January.
South Carolina law calls for a temporary appointment to fill the current Senate vacancy and a special Republican primary to select a replacement nominee.