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July 12, 2026

Preliminary Findings on Sen. Lindsey Graham's Death Released

  • The District of Columbia's Office of the Chief Medical Examiner reported that Senator Lindsey Graham suffered an aortic dissection due to arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease before his death.
  • The findings are preliminary, and the death certificate will remain pending until toxicological and microscopic testing is completed.
  • Graham's unexpected death complicates Republican strategy for upcoming legislative efforts and elections.