Quick Info
| Profession | American Politician, Attorney |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 09/07/1955 |
| Age | 70 years |
| Birthplace | Seneca, South Carolina, U.S. |
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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. |
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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 |
| 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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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 |
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 |