special primary election

South Carolina Republicans vying for the late Sen. Lindsey Graham's Senate position debated ahead of a special primary election. Graham, 71, died in July from an aortic dissection. His sister, Sen. Darline, is among the candidates.

Queen City News and Nexstar will host a GOP U.S. Senate Debate on Aug. 4, preceding the South Carolina special primary election. Republican candidates for U.S. Senate are preparing for a statewide televised debate ahead of early voting.

Funeral services for U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham are scheduled in Washington, D.C., and South Carolina later this month. South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster appointed Graham’s sister, Darline Graham Nordone, to replace him in the Senate, with a special Republican primary election set for August.

Darline Graham Nordone, sister of late US Senator Lindsey Graham, was selected by South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster to temporarily fill his Senate seat until January. She will be the first woman to represent South Carolina in the Senate and is expected to be sworn in this week. A special primary election will be held next month to choose a new Republican nominee for Graham’s seat.

Darline Graham Nordone, sister of late U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, has been appointed to temporarily fill his Senate seat in South Carolina until January. She will be the first woman to represent the state in the U.S. Senate. A special primary election will be held in August to select a new nominee for the general election.

Darline Graham Nordone, sister of the late Lindsey Graham, will serve as South Carolina's temporary U.S. Senate representative until January. Governor Henry McMaster announced the appointment, and she will be the first woman to represent the state in the Senate. A special primary election will be held to select a new Republican nominee for the remaining term.

Sen. Tim Scott endorsed former Rep. Trey Gowdy to fill the Senate seat vacated by Sen. Lindsey Graham's death. Graham's term ends in 2024, and South Carolina Republicans will hold a special primary in August to select a permanent replacement. Gov. Henry McMaster and President Donald Trump have also hinted at potential candidates.

The death of Senator Lindsey Graham triggers a political scramble, with South Carolina governor Henry McMaster tasked to appoint a successor to serve until January 3. A special primary election on August 11 will determine the candidate for the November ballot, with Trump indicating support for a potential nominee.

Voters in the San Francisco Bay Area are selecting a candidate to fill the remainder of former Rep. Eric Swalwell's congressional seat in a special primary election. CBS News projects Wahab as advancing in the race for the 14th Congressional District seat.