South Carolina governor to announce new appointment after Sen. Graham’s sudden death
FILE - Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., returns to the room for the confirmation hearing for Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett, before the Senate Judiciary Committee, Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2020, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (Erin Schaff/The New York Times via AP, Pool, File) (Erin Schaff)
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Sen. Lindsey Graham’s death triggered a scramble to replace him and prompted the question of what happens next.
On Monday, Gov. Henry McMaster will hold a Statehouse press conference at 4 p.m. to reflect on the life and service of the late senator and announce an appointment to fill the vacancy created by his sudden passing.
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