Funeral plans set for Sen. Lindsey Graham

Nearly a week after the unexpected death of Sen. Lindsey Graham, his office has announced the preliminary funeral arrangements.

Taylor Reidy, Graham’s communications director, posted on X that there will be a ceremony on July 28 in Washington, D.C., and then other events on July 29 in Columbia and Pickens County, South Carolina.

More details will be released at a later time, Reidy said.

Graham has been remembered in the Senate since his passing, including his seat in the Senate Judiciary Committee dais draped in black and a vase of white roses during the confirmation hearing of Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche.

Graham’s sister, Darline Graham, was appointed to finish his term until January. A special election will be held to select a new Republican Senate primary nominee, replacing the incumbent who had been running for reelection, The Associated Press reported.

The primary is scheduled for Aug. 11.