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What happens next after Lindsey Graham's death? South Carolina law lays out the process
South Carolina law requires a temporary appointment to fill a Senate vacancy following a death, followed by a special Republican primary to select a replacement nominee for the November election. Voters will then determine the next Senate term through the state's established election process.
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