Lindsey Graham
Lindsey Graham has served as U.S. Senator from South Carolina since 2003. He previously served in the U.S. House of Representatives and as a U.S. Air Force JAG officer. He is seeking a fifth Senate term in 2026.
- Party: Republican
- Office sought: U.S. Senate
- State: SC
- Current office: U.S. Senator from South Carolina
Incumbency status: challenger
Education: B.A. and J.D., University of South Carolina
Residence: Seneca, SC
Biography
Lindsey Graham was born on July 9, 1955, in Central, South Carolina. He earned his B.A. and J.D. from the University of South Carolina. He served as a U.S. Air Force Judge Advocate General (JAG) officer. He served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1995 to 2003. He was elected to the U.S. Senate in 2002 and re-elected in 2008, 2014, and 2020.
Professional background
U.S. Senator (2003–present); U.S. Representative (1995–2003); Air Force JAG officer
Public service
U.S. Representative (1995–2003); U.S. Senator from South Carolina (2003–present)
Military service
U.S. Air Force JAG officer