Darline Graham Nordone, sister of Lindsey Graham, picked to fulfill remainder of his US Senate term
- Governor Henry McMaster appointed Darline Graham Nordone to fill the U.S. Senate seat vacated by her brother, Lindsey Graham, serving until the term expires on Jan. 3, 2027.
- Lindsey Graham died Saturday night after an aortic dissection, prompting the vacancy that Trump suggested McMaster fill by selecting Graham's sister via a Truth Social post.
- A special primary must be held by Aug. 11, with candidates able to file beginning July 21 through July 28, and a runoff scheduled for Aug. 25 if no candidate secures 50% of the vote.
- Greenville County Republican Party Chairman Jeff Davis said, "I'm expecting a lot of new names to come in," as candidates prepare to leverage existing infrastructure for the race.
- Whoever wins the special Republican primary will face Democratic nominee Annie Andrews in November, setting up a competitive general election for Graham's seat.
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Darline Graham sworn in to finish Lindsey Graham’s Senate term
Darline Graham, the younger sister of late U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, has been sworn in to complete the remainder of her brother’s term, becoming the first woman to represent South Carolina in the Senate. Graham was sworn in Tuesday after Governor Henry McMaster appointed her to fill the vacancy. She will serve until January 3, 2027, when the new Congress convenes following the November general election. Lindsey Graham died Saturday evening at…
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Chronicle OnlineDarline Graham, sister of Lindsey Graham, chosen to fulfill remainder of his US Senate term
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster has named Darline Graham as her late brother Lindsey Graham’s temporary replacement in the U.S. Senate. Graham died at age 71 over the weekend. His sister will serve the remaining months of his term, which…
Darline Graham to fill Lindsey Graham's Senate seat after sudden death
Darline Graham will be sworn into the US Senate after Governor Henry McMaster appointed her to complete her late brother's term. The move makes her South Carolina's first female senator while Republicans prepare for a special election.
The U.S. Senate is scheduled to swear an oath of office to Darlene Graham Nodon on Tuesday (July 14), to succeed her late brother, Lindsey Graham, a senior U.S. Senator from South Carolina, to complete the remainder of his term.
Darline Graham Nordone will temporarily fill the Senate seat of her brother, Lindsey Graham, who died unexpectedly. The two had a special relationship. Source link: https://www.faz.net/aktuell/politik/usa-unter-trump/darline-graham-platzhalterin-fuer-bruder-lindsey-201028421.html Author: Majid Sattar, Washington Publish date: 2026-07-14 16:44:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked source.
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