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Republicans scramble to find a replacement for Sen. Lindsey Graham ahead of the midterm elections
Summary by Frisco News Editorial Desk Alexandra Marquez, Frank Thorp V and Melanie Zanona | NBC News , as published by NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories
· July 12, 2026
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Key points President Donald Trump has mentioned having a preferred candidate in mind, but is withholding the name out of respect for Graham. In the aftermath of Senator Lindsey Graham's passing, Republicans are working to find a replacement.
In the aftermath of Senator Lindsey Graham's passing, Republicans are working to find a replacement. President Donald Trump has mentioned having a preferred candidate in mind, but is withholding the name out of respect for Graham.
The search is on for both a temporary and permanent replacement for Graham's Senate seat. According to South Carolina state law, Governor Henry McMaster will appoint someone to fill the position until early January.
Further details on the replacement process and potential candidates are available from national news sources, including NBC News. For more information on this developing story, readers can refer to these sources.
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Category: government Published: July 12, 2026 Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories Reading time: 1 min
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