DIThe Distraction Index

#succession

6 events across 3 weeks

0Damage
1Hype
5Noise
5.1Avg Dmg
14.3Avg Hype
WEEK 82Jul 19 – 25
NOISE2026-07-20
Darline Graham Enters Race for Lindsey Graham's Senate Seat
single state · narrow
Damage
0.0
Hype
8.2
WEEK 81Jul 12 – 18
NOISE2026-07-19
Democrats Move Toward Senate Successor Selection in Graham Platner County
single state · narrow
Damage
0.0
Hype
14.0
NOISE2026-07-18
Republican Lawmaker Ralph Norman Enters South Carolina Senate Race to Succeed Graham
single state · narrow
Damage
0.0
Hype
12.5
NOISE2026-07-15
Lindsey Graham's Sister Sworn In as South Carolina Senator
Damage
0.0
Hype
9.5
NOISE2026-07-12
Republicans Scramble to Find Replacement for Graham Senate Seat
Damage
0.0
Hype
8.5
WEEK 69Apr 19 – 25
HYPE2026-04-19
Fed Chair Succession Saga
Personnel Capturefederal · broad
Damage
30.5
Hype
33.3