South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster is scheduled to hold a press conference Monday afternoon at the State House to reflect on the life and public service of U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham and announce an appointment to fill the vacancy created by the senator’s passing.
The press conference is set for 4 p.m. in the Governor’s Office at the South Carolina State House, located at 1100 Gervais St. in Columbia.
McMaster is expected to honor Graham’s decades of service to South Carolina and the nation before naming his choice to temporarily fill the vacant U.S. Senate seat.
Under South Carolina law, the governor is responsible for appointing a replacement when a vacancy occurs in the U.S. Senate. The appointee serves until a special election is held in accordance with state law to allow voters to select a senator to complete the remainder of the term.
South Carolina Educational Television (SCETV) will provide live coverage of the press conference through its streaming platforms.
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