Politics
Sister of late Senator Lindsey Graham appointed to his seat at Trump's recommendation
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Sister of late Senator Lindsey Graham appointed to his seat at Trump's recommendation
South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster appointed Darline Graham Nordone to fill the Senate vacancy for the remainder of Lindsey Graham's term.
- McMaster appointed Nordone after President Donald Trump requested the move.
- Nordone will serve until January 2027; a special primary election is scheduled for next month.
- The Republican nominee will face Democrat Annie Andrews in the November general election.
What happened since
Lindsey Graham’s sister inherits his Senate seat after his death
Three days after the death of Senator Lindsey Graham, his sister Darline Graham Nordone was sworn in to fill his seat at the suggestion of President Donald Trump.
- Darline Graham Nordone was sworn in as US Senator from South Carolina on Tuesday.
- Governor Henry McMaster announced her appointment on Monday, saying she would “finish his work for him now.”
- Nordone said she would work to support the president and carry forward her brother’s efforts on behalf of South Carolina.
- Nordone has never held elected office and will not inherit her brother’s committee positions or seniority.
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