Republicans seek replacement for Lindsey Graham after his death
The sudden death of Lindsey Graham has prompted the Republican Party to search for a new candidate for his Senate seat. This comes as the midterm elections approach. (sources: nbcnews, foxnews, theguardian, nytimes)
Following the death of Lindsey Graham, Republicans are working to identify both a temporary and a permanent replacement for his Senate seat. The South Carolina governor is expected to appoint an interim senator.
- Graham had recently won the GOP Senate primary in South Carolina and was anticipated to win re-election.
- Governor Henry McMaster will appoint a temporary replacement for Graham.
- Former President Trump has indicated he has a preferred candidate for the Senate seat.
Why it matters
The outcome of this replacement process could impact the Republican Party's strategy in the upcoming midterm elections.
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4 bills on this issue are moving right now — and the most active one is HJRES12: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve..
HJRES12 · 119th Congress
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve.
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What HJRES12 actually does
This story is about Graham's death ignites GOP scramble for Senate seat as Trump hints he already has a favorite. This bill would bar someone who has served two Senate terms from later appointment or election to the Senate.
If passed, it would:
- Bar someone who has served two Senate terms from later appointment or election to the Senate • Bar someone who has served three House terms from further House election.
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This story is about Graham's death ignites GOP scramble for Senate seat as Trump hints he already has a favorite. This bill would make anyone who has served two Senate terms ineligible for election or appointment to the Senate.
If passed, it would
- Make anyone who has served two Senate terms ineligible for election or appointment to the Senate • Count an appointment or election to fill a Senate vacancy as a term if the person serves more than three years of it.
This story is about Graham's death ignites GOP scramble for Senate seat as Trump hints he already has a favorite. This bill would require ranked-choice voting in elections for U.S. Senator and Representative.
If passed, it would
- Require ranked-choice voting in elections for U.S. Senator and Representative • Apply federal rules that affect special-election administration for those offices.
This story is about Graham's death ignites GOP scramble for Senate seat as Trump hints he already has a favorite. This bill would limit Senators to two six-year terms and House members to six two-year terms.
If passed, it would
- Limit Senators to two six-year terms and House members to six two-year terms • Exempt service before the 118th Congress from counting toward those limits.
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