ME State Order · Half-Staff
Flags at Half-Staff for Lindsey Graham
July 12, 2026 – July 18, 2026
Governor Janet Mills of Maine ordered flags lowered to half-staff from July 12-18, 2026, in honor of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, who passed away on July 12, 2026, at the age of 71. Graham served as a United States Senator from South Carolina since 2003 and was known for his advocacy on defense and foreign policy matters. This flag order honors his memory and service to the nation.
Flag protocol
Flags shall be displayed at half-staff from sunrise through sunset daily from July 12, 2026, through July 18, 2026.
Source: www.maine.gov
This state order follows a presidential proclamation: Flags at Half-Staff for Lindsey Graham.