U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, a South Carolina Republican, dies at age 71 after a brief and sudden illness, according to a statement from his office. Graham, who lives in Seneca, South Carolina, has represented South Carolina in the U.S. Senate since 2003. He took office after retiring senator Strom Thurmond and has since served four terms, while seeking re-election for a fifth term.
Following his death, attention turns to how his Senate seat will be filled. CBS News reports on the process for replacing a senator in South Carolina, outlining what happens after a vacancy and how the state’s procedures come into play. The coverage describes the timing and steps that determine who can serve until an election is held.
Both reports attribute the circumstances of his death to his office and confirm his age and long tenure in the Senate, with CBS focusing on the governmental mechanics of succession.
