Late US senator's sister appointed to fill vacant seat

Author: Henry OduahPublished on: July 13, 2026Country: United States

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Late US senator's sister appointed to fill vacant seat

South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster on Monday appointed Darline Graham Nordone, the younger sister of late Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, to complete his term after his unexpected death at age 71. President Donald Trump publicly urged McMaster to choose her. Nordone will serve until January, and a special primary will be held on August 11 to select a candidate for the November election.

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