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Senator Lindsey Graham dies age 71
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk Caitrin Assaf, Priscilla Huff , as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· July 12, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The senator's career in Congress spanned many years, beginning with his election to the House of Representatives.
A Republican senator from South Carolina has passed away at the age of 71. He had recently marked a birthday and was seeking a fifth term in the Senate. His death followed a short period of illness.
The senator's career in Congress spanned many years, beginning with his election to the House of Representatives. He later moved to the Senate, taking a seat previously held by a long-serving senator. Further details about the senator's life and death are available from national news sources, including a statement from a former president who ordered flags to be lowered in tribute.
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Category: local Published: July 12, 2026 Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Reading time: 1 min
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