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Lindsey Graham

South Carolina · U.S. Senate · Republican

Roster checked Sep 28, 2026Bioguide G000359

Public service, at a glance.

Lindsey Graham served as a senator for South Carolina in the United States Senate. Lindsey's first recorded term in this role began on January 7, 2003. The last recorded term ended on July 11, 2026.

Chamber
U.S. Senate
State / territory
South Carolina
Last recorded party
Republican
Senate class
2
Born
July 9, 1955
Last term ended
July 11, 2026

Service record

Recorded terms in the Senate for South Carolina
FromToPartyRole
Jan 3, 2021Jul 11, 2026RepublicanU.S. Senate
Jan 6, 2015Jan 3, 2021RepublicanU.S. Senate
Jan 6, 2009Jan 3, 2015RepublicanU.S. Senate
Jan 7, 2003Jan 3, 2009RepublicanU.S. Senate

Other congressional service

Published biographical research

These are dated observations from named sources. They are not new surveys of the member’s identity or beliefs.

FieldReported valueSource and coverageEvidence date
Religious affiliationBaptistReligious affiliation of members of the 119th Congress

Named members of the incoming 119th Congress; historical observation, not a live survey

Published Jan 2, 2025

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Sources & methodology

  1. United States Congress legislators dataset ↗
    unitedstates / GovTrack contributors — Biographical details, terms, official contact details and committees
  2. Congressional portraits ↗
    unitedstates/images — Official congressional photographs; image provenance maintained by the source
  3. Religious affiliation of members of the 119th Congress ↗
    Pew Research Center, based on CQ Roll Call · 2025-01-02 — Named members of the incoming 119th Congress; historical observation, not a live survey

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