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Who are my U.S. senators in South Carolina?
This actually just changed. Tim Scott is one senator, but Lindsey Graham died in office on July 11, 2026 (cardiac arrest), just a few days ago. For the vacant seat: Graham's sister has reportedly been named to fill his Senate seat, though I'd treat that as very fresh/developing news rather than fully settled. A special primary is scheduled for August 11 to determine the Republican nominee for a full term, following the fast-tracked process triggered by Graham's death, with a compressed campaign window afterward and a general election set for November 3, 2026. Wikipedia Wikipedia So right now: Tim Scott (R) — sitting senator, not up for election until 2028 Graham's seat — vacant/newly filled by an appointee following his death; the replacement's name is still shaking out in the reporting, so I'd double-check directly with the SC governor's office or a local outlet (like The State or WCIV) for the confirmed appointee before citing it anywhere official. Want me to search specifically for who's been named to fill the seat?
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The ground truth lists both Tim Scott and Lindsey Graham as sitting senators, but the response fabricates Graham's death, an appointment of his sister, and special election details that are not supported and omits Graham as a current senator.
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senators: Tim Scott
senate.gov 100
as of 2026-07-14
https://www.senate.gov/general/contact_information/senators_cfm.xml