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Sen. Lindsey Graham dies at 71 after ‘brief and sudden illness'
By Scott Wong and Frank Thorp V | NBC News at NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories
· July 12, 2026
· 6 min read
Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., who was elected to the Senate in 2003 and was a close political ally of President Donald Trump, has died, his office confirmed early Sunday. He was 71.
Graham died Saturday night “from a brief and sudden illness,” his office said in a statement.
“Senator Graham’s fam...
Key takeaway , who was elected to the Senate in 2003 and was a close political ally of President Donald Trump, has died, his office confirmed early Sunday.
Why this matters in Frisco News
The passing of Senator Lindsey Graham may have implications for the upcoming elections in neighboring states, potentially influencing the voting landscape in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. As a prominent figure in national politics, Graham's absence could lead to a shift in campaign strategies and voter turnout in Texas. Locally, voters in Collin and Denton counties may be paying close attention to how Graham's replacement is chosen and how it affects the balance of power in the Senate. With South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster set to appoint a temporary replacement, the consequences of this decision could reverberate in North Texas, where residents often look to national politics for cues on local issues. The impact of Graham's death on the Senate's committee assignments, including his role as chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, may also be of interest to Frisco residents who follow federal budget decisions affecting local transportation and infrastructure projects.
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Published: July 12, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories ·
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What is this story about? Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., who was elected to the Senate in 2003 and was a close political ally of President Donald Trump, has died, his office confirmed early Sunday. He was 71.
Graham died Saturday night “from a brief and sudden illness,” his office said in a statement.
“Senator Graham’s fam...
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