South Carolina is bracing for a significant shift in its political landscape as Governor Henry McMaster prepares to name a successor to fill the remainder of Senator Lindsey Graham's term. The sudden death of the veteran Republican senator over the weekend has sent shockwaves through the state and Washington, leaving many wondering who will carry on his legacy in the Senate. Graham, a long-time ally of President Trump, had just secured his party's nomination in a primary election last month, setting him up for a likely re-election victory. As McMaster chooses a replacement, the move is expected to have far-reaching implications for South Carolina's Republican Party and the national politics of the country.
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster (R) is set to announce his pick to fill the remainder of Sen. Lindsey Graham's (R) Senate term after the lawmaker's unexpected death over the weekend. Graham, who easily won his primary election last month, died Saturday of an aortic dissection, preliminary findings showed. President Trump suggested Monday that Graham's...
