# Lindsey Graham’s death leaves South Carolina to grapple with a complex legacy

Longtime U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham has died, prompting mixed reactions across South Carolina where his polarizing career drew both fierce loyalty and deep opposition. The state now confronts the task of preserving—and reckoning with—his decades-long influence on national politics and local identity.

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## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/17/lindsey-graham-death-south-carolina-legacy) — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:00:05 GMT
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/18/us-house-ralph-norman-south-carolina-lindsey-graham) — Sat, 18 Jul 2026 19:14:03 GMT
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/20/lindsey-graham-sister-darline-run-senate) — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 21:10:23 GMT