LiveNOW from Fox · NBC News · updated 2026-07-14

Sc.gov. Appoints Lindsey Graham's Sister to Serve Out Senate Term

See how LiveNOW from Fox and NBC News are framing this — we run every side, so you decide. News for humans, not bots: serious, civil discussion among real people, with the context and facts you need. Don't just watch: be on the air with your own video takes, polls and predictions.

LiveNOW from Fox

“LINDSEY GRAHAM'S SISTER TAPPED TO SERVE OUT HIS SENATE TERM”

covered 2026-07-14 ▶ Be on the air with LiveNOW from Fox
NBC News

“SEN. LINDSEY GRAHAM DIES AT AGE OF 71”

covered 2026-07-14 ▶ Be on the air with NBC News

Watch the moment

Scripps News

New York Post

CBS Detroit

Add your voice

Polls, predictions & fact-checks we ran live across networks — your take joins the running tally, compared across every network.

This storyLindsey Graham did all of these EXCEPT which?

  1. Ran for president in 2016
  2. Served as a JAG officer
  3. Was born in Columbia, SC
  4. Managed Clinton's impeachment
Guess, then reveal the answer

Was born in Columbia, SC

This storyGraham's Senate Succession

  • 18 years 0%
  • 22 years 0%
  • 26 years 0%
  • 20 years 0%

Be the first to weigh in

Governors can appoint anyone — even a senator's own family — to fill a vacant seat.

When a U.S. Senate seat opens mid-term, the governor of that state typically names a replacement to serve until the next election. Learn more at Wikipedia

SC hasn't elected a Democrat to the Senate since 1998!

South Carolina last sent a Democrat to the U.S. Senate over 25 years ago. Pediatrician Annie Andrews now has a rare shot at flipping the seat. See the history at Wikipedia

This storyShould governors be able to appoint Senate replacements?

  • Yes — keeps seat filled fast 0%
  • Yes, but with strict limits 0%
  • No — hold a special election 0%
  • No — voters must always decide 0%

Be the first to weigh in

Will a gubernatorial Senate appointment get confirmed by voters?

  • Yes — voters back the pick 0%
  • Only if she runs in 2026 0%
  • No — voters want an election 0%
  • Too soon to say 0%

Be the first to weigh in

…and 137 more when you're on the air.

The conversation

No comments yet — be the first to add your voice when you're on the air. Civil, moderated, bot-free.

Part of these ongoing topics

LIVE ROOMS Rooms open during live coverage 2 channels ▾
LiveNOW from Fox ▶ Be on the air NBC News ▶ Be on the air