But a few politicians have already spoken up, like South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster, who honored Graham in a statement, calling him "the fiercest of fighters for South Carolina and America" and "a loyal and steadfast friend."
Who Will Replace Him in the Senate?
Under South Carolina law, Governor McMaster now has the authority to make an immediate appointment to fill Graham's vacant seat.
Graham's death narrows the Republican Party's already tight grip on the Senate, where the GOP held a 53 to 47 advantage. That majority was already facing pressure from the expected absence of another member, as Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, 84, has reportedly been hospitalized since last month with few updates shared on his condition.
Graham had been actively campaigning for reelection this year before his death.
Who Was Lindsey Graham?
