Quick Info
| Profession | American Politician, Attorney |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 09/07/1955 |
| Age | 71 years |
| Birthplace | Central, Pickens County, South Carolina, U.S. |
Latest News about Lindsey Graham
15/01/2026
Lindsey Graham was re-elected as Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee for the 119th Congress, continuing his leadership role in shaping federal fiscal policy. The Republican Senate confirmed his position following the party's retention of the majority in the 2024 elections.
03/03/2025
Graham publicly advocated for increased defense spending during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, emphasizing the need to modernize military capabilities amid rising global tensions. His remarks aligned with his long-standing position as a strong proponent of national defense.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Lindsey Olin Graham is an American politician and attorney serving as the senior United States senator from South Carolina since 2003. A member of the Republican Party, he is known as a conservative problem-solver and strong proponent of national defense. He previously served as Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee from 2019 to 2021 and currently chairs the Senate Budget Committee. |
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| Political Party | Republican Party |
| Current Position | Senior United States Senator from South Carolina |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Undergraduate | University of South Carolina - Psychology |
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| Law Degree | University of South Carolina School of Law |
| High School | D.W. Daniel High School |
Personal Life
| Current Residence | Seneca, South Carolina |
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| Religious Affiliation | Corinth Baptist Church |
| Family Background | Grew up in a blue-collar family; first member of family to attend college |
Family
| Parents | Ran a restaurant and pool hall in Central, South Carolina |
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| Spouse | Annie Graham (married 1982) |
| Children | Lindsey Graham Jr., Molly Graham |
Career
| Military Service |
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| Political Career |
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| Private Law Practice | Began 1988 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Other Roles | Assistant county attorney for Oconee County (1988-1992); city attorney for Central (1990-1994); Senior Instructor at Air Force Judge Advocate General School |
Social Media
| https://twitter.com/LindseyGrahamSC | |
| X | https://x.com/LindseyGrahamSC |
| https://www.facebook.com/LindseyGrahamSC | |
| https://www.instagram.com/lindseygrahamsc |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Succeeded long-serving Senator Strom Thurmond in 2002 | |
| 2. Member of Air Force Academy's Board of Visitors (appointed 2011) | |
| 3. Served as Senior Instructor at Air Force Judge Advocate General School | |
| 4. Won 2002 Senate election with over 54 percent of the vote | |
| 5. Received support from President George W. Bush during 2002 Senate campaign | |
| 6. First Republican from South Carolina elected to the U.S. House since 1877 |