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4 potential replacements for Sen. Lindsey Graham's Senate seat after his death

By Samantha Kamman, Christian Post Reporter

3. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is a South Carolina native, and, according to The Associated Press, Bessent has fielded calls about potentially replacing Sen. Lindsey Graham.

Bessent currently serves as the 79th secretary of the Treasury, and he was sworn in on Jan. 28, 2025. 

Despite reports that Bessent had been approached about filling Graham’s vacant seat, an unnamed source told AP that the secretary is not interested in the role. 

Samantha Kamman is a reporter for The Christian Post. She can be reached at: samantha.kamman@christianpost.com. Follow her on Twitter: @Samantha_Kamman

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