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Lindsey Graham

Party: Republican

South Carolina House of Representatives

Term: 1993-1995

Role: State Representative for South Carolina’s 2nd District

U.S. House of Representatives

Term: January 3, 1995 – January 3, 2003

Role: U.S. Representative for South Carolina’s 3rd District

U.S. Senate

Term Start: January 3, 2003
Role: U.S. Senator for South Carolina
Re-elections:

Re-elected in 2020

First elected in 2002

Re-elected in 2008

Re-elected in 2014

Graham is a senior United States Senator from South Carolina, serving since 2003. Born on July 9, 1955, in Central, South Carolina, he earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of South Carolina in 1977 and his Juris Doctor from the University of South Carolina School of Law in 1981.

Graham’s political career began in the South Carolina House of Representatives, where he served from 1993 to 1995. He then moved to the national stage as a U.S. Representative for South Carolina’s 3rd congressional district from 1995 to 2003.

As a Senator, Graham is known for his work on military and foreign policy issues, leveraging his experience as a colonel in the U.S. Air Force Reserve. He has been a prominent voice on defense matters and a staunch advocate for strong national security policies.

Politically, Graham is a Republican and has often been noted for his willingness to work across the aisle. However, he has also been a strong supporter of many of President Donald Trump’s policies, especially regarding judicial appointments and immigration reform.

Throughout his career, Graham has been involved in several key legislative efforts, including the 2005 passage of the Central American Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA) and the 2017 tax reform bill. He is also known for his strong stance on judicial matters, having played significant roles in the confirmations of several Supreme Court justices.

Graham has faced criticism and praise from various sides of the political spectrum for his shifting alliances and positions, reflecting the complex and often contentious nature of his political career. Despite the controversies, he remains a significant figure in South Carolina and national politics.

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Contact Information

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Washington Office
290 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510
(202) 224-5972

Upstate Regional Office
130 South Main Street, 7th Floor, Greenville, SC 29601
(864) 250-1417

Midlands Regional Office
508 Hampton Street, Suite 202, Columbia, SC 29201
(803) 933-0112

Pee Dee Regional Office
McMillan Federal Building, 401 West Evans Street, Suite 111, Florence, SC 29501
(843) 669-1505

Lowcountry Regional Office
530 Johnnie Dodds Boulevard, Suite 202, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 849-3887

Piedmont Regional Office
235 East Main Street, Suite 100, Rock Hill, SC 29730
(803) 366-2828

Golden Corner Regional Office (part-time)
124 Exchange Street, Suite A, Pendleton, SC 29670
(864) 646-4090