"According to South Carolina law, McMaster will appoint someone to fill Graham’s seat until Jan. 3 of next year.
In June, Graham defeated multiple primary challengers to secure the nomination for a fifth term. South Carolina Republicans must now find a replacement nominee, with a special primary election expected by August 11 under the state’s election laws."
So interim replacement for rest of term, new primary by 8/11 to pick a new Republican candidate, general election in November, whoever wins replaces the interim appointee in January.
yeah, i like this method (have a special primary to replace a withdrawn candidate) better than just appointing someone. although ranked choice voting would have solved the problem already.
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/sen-lindsey-graham-dies-71-brief-sudden-illness-rcna552722
"According to South Carolina law, McMaster will appoint someone to fill Graham’s seat until Jan. 3 of next year.
In June, Graham defeated multiple primary challengers to secure the nomination for a fifth term. South Carolina Republicans must now find a replacement nominee, with a special primary election expected by August 11 under the state’s election laws."
So interim replacement for rest of term, new primary by 8/11 to pick a new Republican candidate, general election in November, whoever wins replaces the interim appointee in January.
Sounds like a reasonable and efficient process unlike Kentucky
yeah, i like this method (have a special primary to replace a withdrawn candidate) better than just appointing someone. although ranked choice voting would have solved the problem already.