Lindsey Graham’s sister sworn in to fill his US Senate seat

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: July 15, 2026Country: United States

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Lindsey Graham’s sister sworn in to fill his US Senate seat

Darline Graham was sworn in to temporarily fill her brother Lindsey Graham's South Carolina Senate seat following his death. Graham served in the US Senate for over two decades and was known for his strong pro-Israel stance and advocacy for the war on Iran.

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