Lindsey Graham

American Politician, Attorney

American Seneca, South Carolina, U.S.

Quick Info

ProfessionAmerican Politician, Attorney
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth09/07/1955
Age70 years
BirthplaceSeneca, South Carolina, U.S.

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SummaryLindsey 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.
Political PartyRepublican Party
Current PositionSenior United States Senator from South Carolina

Educational Qualification(s)

UndergraduateUniversity of South Carolina - Psychology
Law DegreeUniversity of South Carolina
High SchoolD.W. Daniel High School

Personal Life

Current ResidenceSeneca, South Carolina
Religious AffiliationCorinth Baptist Church
Family BackgroundGrew up in a blue-collar family; first member of family to attend college

Family

ParentsRan a restaurant and pool hall in Central, South Carolina

Career

Military Service
BranchUnited States Air Force
Total Service33 years
Final RankColonel
Active Duty6.5 years as Air Force lawyer
Overseas AssignmentRhein-Main Air Force Base, Germany (1984-1988)
Air National Guard1989-1995
Air Force Reserves1995-2015
RetirementJune 2015
Notable ServiceCalled to active duty during first Gulf War; served at McEntire Air National Guard Base as Staff Judge Advocate; deployed on short-term duties during Iraq and Afghanistan operations
Political Career
South Carolina House of Representatives1992-1994 (one term)
U.S. House of Representatives1995-2003 (South Carolina's 3rd Congressional District - first Republican since 1877)
U.S. Senate2003-present
Senate ElectionsElected 2002, re-elected 2008, 2014, 2020
Senate CommitteesChairman of Senate Budget Committee; member of Senate Committee on Appropriations, Senate Judiciary Committee, Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works
Previous CommitteeChaired Senate Committee on the Judiciary (2019-2021)
Notable AchievementFirst person in South Carolina history to garner over one million votes in 2008 general election
Private Law PracticeBegan 1988
Other RolesAssistant county attorney for Oconee County (1988-1992); city attorney for Central (1990-1994); Senior Instructor at Air Force Judge Advocate General School

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
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