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#succession
5 events across 2 weeks
0
Damage
1
Hype
4
Noise
6.1
Avg Dmg
15.6
Avg Hype
WEEK 81
Jul 12 – 18
NOISE
2026-07-19
Democrats Move Toward Senate Successor Selection in Graham Platner County
single state · narrow
Damage
0.0
Hype
14.0
NOISE
2026-07-18
Republican Lawmaker Ralph Norman Enters South Carolina Senate Race to Succeed Graham
single state · narrow
Damage
0.0
Hype
12.5
NOISE
2026-07-15
Lindsey Graham's Sister Sworn In as South Carolina Senator
Damage
0.0
Hype
9.5
NOISE
2026-07-12
Republicans Scramble to Find Replacement for Graham Senate Seat
Damage
0.0
Hype
8.5
WEEK 69
Apr 19 – 25
HYPE
2026-04-19
Fed Chair Succession Saga
Personnel Capture
federal · broad
Damage
30.5
Hype
33.3