Trump says he suggested Lindsey Graham’s sister as interim South Carolina senator
Trump says Darline Graham Nordone would preserve Lindsey Graham’s priorities as McMaster prepares to name a temporary successor.
- On Monday, President Donald Trump urged South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster to appoint Darline Graham Nordone as interim senator, recommending the late Senator Lindsey Graham's sister to honor his 'remarkable life and achievements'.
- Senator Lindsey Graham died Saturday night at age 71 from an aortic dissection, creating an unexpected vacancy; Graham had a close relationship with Nordone and became her legal guardian when she was 13 after their parents passed away.
- Multiple South Carolina Republicans, including Rep. Nancy Mace, Rep. Ralph Norman, Rep. Russell Fry, and Lt. Governor Pamela Evette, are eyeing the seat, with filing for the special primary beginning July 21.
- South Carolina law mandates a primary on August 11 with a potential runoff August 25 before the November 3 general election; Democratic nominee Annie Andrews, who raised more than $8 million, called on South Carolinians to join her 'in setting partisanship aside and offering gratitude'.
- Federal law requires military and overseas ballots be sent 45 days before the federal election, complicating the state's timeline; while Governor Henry McMaster has not yet announced his appointee, whoever he selects could emerge as a top contender for the special primary.
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(Washington = Yonhap News) Correspondent Park Sung-min = Lindsey Graham (Republican, South Carolina), a close aide to U.S. President Donald Trump who recently passed away suddenly...
The appointment of Darline Graham Nordone, recommended by President Donald Trump, is intended to be temporary while waiting for the primarys.
Donald Trump speaks of a "fantastic decision." Lindsey Graham's sister takes over business after his death. Political experience does not exist.
Donald Trump had also intervened in favor of her appointment.
After US Sen. Lindsey Graham’s death, Trump recommends Graham’s sister to fill out term
The late Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., right, at the time a candidate for president, rides on the back of a golf cart with his sister Darline Graham Nordone, center, during the Iowa State Fair on Aug. 17, 2015 in Des Moines, Iowa. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump announced Monday he would like the South Carolina governor to select the late U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham’s sister to fill the Republican’s seat f…
Washington, 13 Jul (EFE).- Draline Graham Nordone, the sister of the late Senator Lindsay Graham, announced this Monday that he will complete the remainder of the term in the Senate until January 2027, taking his seat, after being recommended by President Donald Trump. Hours before the announcement at the Capitol, the president had addressed the governor of South Carolina, Henry McMaster, to appoint Darline Graham Nordone interimally to his seat…
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