Trump nominates Tim Scott as Graham’s Senate replacement by 2026-10-15

Given Graham’s outsized influence in South Carolina and Trump’s preference for loyal allies, Trump is expected to nominate a prominent Republican like Tim Scott to fill the Senate vacancy. This would consolidate Trump’s base in the state ahead of the 2026 midterms.

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Implied probability (Yes)

75%

Closes

2026-10-15

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