RepublicanCurrent Officeholder

Lindsey Graham

U.S. Senate

SC U.S. Senate

Lindsey Graham is one of the most prominent Republican senators, known for his hawkish foreign policy views, his close alliance with Donald Trump, and his previous friendship with the late Senator John McCain. A retired Air Force Reserve Colonel and former JAG officer, he has served on the Armed Services and Judiciary Committees throughout his career. He is a fixture on Sunday political shows and is expected to comfortably win re-election in 2026 in a reliably Republican South Carolina.

National Security & Foreign Policy

Strong U.S. engagement abroad; robust support for allies; confront adversaries

Consistently backed military aid for Ukraine against Russian invasion
Supported NATO expansion and U.S. commitments to European security
Advocated for maximum pressure sanctions against Iran
Backed U.S. military presence in the Middle East and support for Israel

Immigration

Comprehensive immigration reform including border security and a legal pathway

Co-authored the bipartisan "Gang of Eight" comprehensive immigration reform bill (2013)
Supported funding for border wall construction under Trump
Backed expanded asylum restrictions and faster deportation procedures

Judiciary

Conservative judicial appointments; strong executive power in national security

Supported confirmation of all three Trump Supreme Court nominees
Championed federal judicial nominations and confirmation process reforms
Introduced a federal 15-week abortion ban (after previously supporting Roe)

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