The Republican from South Carolina was a longtime ally of Israel and an advocate for Ukraine; Trump mulls replacement but ‘too soon’ to reveal Lindsey Graham, key ally of Donald Trump, has died after sudden illness, his office says Sign up for the Breaking News US email Under South Carolina state law , governor Henry McMaster may appoint a temporary replacement to fill Graham’s now-vacant seat. As Graham was up for re-election this year and won the GOP primary last month, there is also now a vacancy in the Republican nomination for his seat. After McMaster appoints a replacement, state law requires a special primary for voters to select a new nominee within weeks of a vacancy. The general election winner will take office in January, beginning a full six-year term. Continue reading...