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July 12, 2026
Rep. Nancy Mace and Others Consider Running for Lindsey Graham's Senate Seat
- Rep. Nancy Mace has confirmed her interest in running for the Senate seat left vacant by Lindsey Graham's death, joining several other candidates.
- South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster will appoint a replacement to serve until the special primary election on August 11, where candidates will file from July 21 to July 28.
- Congressman Joe Wilson and Congressman Ralph Norman are also reportedly considering a run for the seat, which will be contested against Democratic nominee Annie Andrews.
9 Sources
- Lindsey Graham’s death will shake the Senate and November election. Here’s what comes nextJul 12, 2026 at 1:06 PM · CNN
- Nancy Mace eyes run for Lindsey Graham's Senate seatJul 12, 2026 at 1:10 PM · Axios
- What happens next after Lindsey Graham's death? South Carolina law lays out the processJul 12, 2026 at 1:27 PM · The Hill
- Rep. Nancy Mace interested in Lindsey Graham's vacated Senate seatJul 12, 2026 at 1:27 PM · CNBC
- Republicans scramble to find a replacement for Sen. Lindsey Graham ahead of the midterm electionsJul 12, 2026 at 2:54 PM · NBC
- What is the process for filling Lindsey Graham's vacancy in the Senate?Jul 12, 2026 at 3:56 PM · CBS News
- Nancy Mace eyes run to replace Graham in SenateJul 12, 2026 at 4:36 PM · The Hill
- Graham’s death triggers a scramble to replace him – what happens next?Jul 12, 2026 at 5:08 PM · The Guardian
- The scramble to replace Lindsey Graham after his sudden deathJul 12, 2026 at 6:16 PM · WSJ