Rep. Nathaniel Moran mourns death of Sen. Lindsey Graham

TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., has died, according to a statement posted to his official account on X. He was 71.

Graham, a South Carolina Republican, was first elected to the Senate in 2002 and had been campaigning for a fifth term this year.

No cause of death has been made public. His family has asked for prayers and privacy.

U.S. Rep. Nathaniel Moran, R-Texas, released a statement following Graham’s death.

“Saddened to learn of the passing of Senator Lindsey Graham,” Moran said. “He gave more than two decades of incredible service to the people of South Carolina and to this country. As a staunch defense and foreign policy hawk, he correctly understood the critical role America plays in defense of the cause of freedom. My prayers are with his family, his staff, and all who loved him.”

A temporary replacement will be appointed to serve in Graham’s place until the next Senate term begins in January.