Lindsey Graham’s sudden death sends shockwaves through Congress as politicians mourn and mull his replacement – live

Members of Congress mourn the sudden death of the Republican from South Carolina, who died aged 71; Trump mulls replacement but ‘too soon’ to revealLindsey Graham has died after sudden illness, his office saysSign up for the Breaking News US emailUnder South Carolina state law, governor Henry McMaster may appoint a temporary replacement to fill Graham’s now-vacant seat. As Graham was up for re-election this year and won the GOP primary last month, there is also now a vacancy in the Republican nomination for his seat.After McMaster appoints a replacement, state law requires a special primary for voters to select