The Senate approved a sweeping Russia sanctions bill on Aug. 7, 2026, including a presidential waiver mechanism negotiated in part by the late Sen. Lindsey Graham. The House has not completed action.
The Senate passed a Russia sanctions bill on August 7, setting up a test for the House and President Trump over sanctions and presidential waiver authority.
South Carolina’s one-week Republican filing period for a special primary to replace the late U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham closed July 28, 2026, with multiple Republicans competing or positioning themselves for the statewide contest.
South Carolina’s special Republican primary is scheduled for Aug. 11 after Gov. Henry McMaster appointed Darline Graham to temporarily fill the Senate vacancy caused by Lindsey Graham’s death.
South Carolina’s special Republican primary for the U.S. Senate vacancy left by the death of Sen. Lindsey Graham is set for Aug. 11. Candidate filing closed July 28, and a runoff will be held only if no candidate wins a majority.
A one-week Republican filing period closed July 28 as South Carolina begins the process of filling the U.S. Senate vacancy created by Sen. Lindsey Graham’s death.
South Carolina Republicans completed a one-week filing period July 28 for a special primary to replace the late U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham. The available report did not provide a full candidate list or election timetable.
The Republican filing period for South Carolina’s special U.S. Senate primary closed July 28, setting up an Aug. 11 vote after Sen. Lindsey Graham’s death.
South Carolina’s State Election Commission announced an agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice on UOCAVA compliance for the August 11 special Republican primary for the U.S. Senate seat left vacant by Lindsey Graham’s death.
