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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedJuly 29, 2026Miami-Dade

Funeral Services Held for Senator Lindsey Graham

Senator Lindsey Graham was laid to rest in South Carolina following a funeral service in Columbia. His death has triggered a special primary election to determine the Republican nominee for his Senate seat, with his sister, Darline Graham, currently serving in the role on an interim basis.

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Why It Matters

The vacancy created by Senator Graham's death has initiated a election on August 11 to select a Republican nominee for his Senate seat, impacting the political representation of South Carolina.

Key Facts

  • Senator Lindsey Graham died suddenly on July 11, likely due to an aortic tear.
  • Governor Henry McMaster appointed Darline Graham to hold the vacant Senate seat until January.
  • A special primary election for the Republican Senate nomination is scheduled for August 11.
  • There are eight candidates currently running in the special primary.
  • A runoff election, if necessary, will be held on August 25.
  • Three candidates were disqualified from the primary ballot for failing to meet new party requirements.
  • The funeral service took place at First Baptist Church in Columbia, South Carolina.
  • Senator Graham was 71 years old at the time of his death.
  • Graham had served in the Senate since 1995.

Who's Mentioned

personAlan Wilson“Attorney General and gubernatorial nominee.”personRussell Fry“U.S. Representative and candidate in the special primary.”personMark Sanford“Former Governor and candidate in the special primary.”personDarline Graham“Sister of Lindsey Graham, appointed to hold his Senate seat until January; candi”personJermaine Johnson“State Representative and gubernatorial nominee.”personRalph Norman“U.S. Representative and candidate in the special primary.”personHenry McMaster“Governor of South Carolina.”personJim Clyburn“Democratic U.S. Representative.”personLindsey Graham“Late U.S. Senator from South Carolina.”personTim Scott“U.S. Senator.”personTrey Gowdy“Former U.S. Representative.”personDonald Trump“President of the United States.”