government
What's next for late Senator Lindsey Graham's South Carolina seat
By KTVU FOX 2 News
· July 13, 2026
· 1 min read
South Carolina faces a political shakeup after Sen. Lindsey Graham’s sudden death over the weekend. Donna Crane, a political science professor at San Jose State University, joined us on 'The Nine' to explain the appointment process, the impact on Washington and what’s next in the special election.
Key takeaway Donna Crane, a political science professor at San Jose State University, joined us on 'The Nine' to explain the appointment process, the impact on Washington and what’s next in the special election.
Why this matters in The San Francisco
San Francisco residents may wonder how the vacancy in South Carolina's Senate seat could affect local interests. Given the city's history of activism and progressive politics, the special election to fill Senator Graham's seat may have implications for national legislation that resonates in San Francisco. As a major urban center, San Francisco often looks to federal policymakers to address issues like housing, healthcare, and environmental protection. The appointment process and subsequent special election in South Carolina could influence the balance of power in Washington, potentially impacting the city's priorities. San Francisco's congressional representatives will likely be watching the situation closely, as the outcome may affect their own legislative agendas and the city's relationships with federal agencies.
About this story
Original reporting by KTVU FOX 2 News . The San Francisco surfaces reporting from trusted publishers and adds local editorial context so readers can quickly understand what a story means for their community. We attribute every source, link to the original report, and follow a documented editorial standards policy. To understand how stories are selected and reviewed, read our about page .
For the complete original report, visit KTVU FOX 2 News . Have a tip or correction? Contact our newsroom .
Category: government ·
Published: July 13, 2026 ·
Source: KTVU FOX 2 News ·
Reading time: 1 min
Get more The San Francisco stories like this
Free weekly briefing covering government and other local news. Curated by our editorial team. No spam.
By subscribing you agree to our privacy policy . Unsubscribe anytime.
Frequently asked about this story
What is this story about? South Carolina faces a political shakeup after Sen. Lindsey Graham’s sudden death over the weekend. Donna Crane, a political science professor at San Jose State University, joined us on 'The Nine' to explain the appointment process, the impact on Washington and what’s next in the special election.
When was this published? This article was first published on July 13, 2026 by KTVU FOX 2 News and curated for The San Francisco readers.
Who reported this story? This story was reported by KTVU FOX 2 News. To learn more about how The San Francisco selects and reviews stories, see our editorial standards .
Where can I find related coverage? See more government coverage from The San Francisco, or browse our daily briefing and topic hubs .
← Back to all news
More government →
Today’s briefing
Subscribe to newsletter