Trump wants Graham's sister as Senate replacement — not Mace
Summary
President Donald Trump wants Darline Graham Nordone, the sister of the late Senator Lindsey Graham, to temporarily take over Graham’s Senate seat. South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster is expected to appoint her as a placeholder until a new senator is elected in November.Key Facts
- Senator Lindsey Graham died unexpectedly on Sunday.
- President Trump supports appointing Graham’s sister, Darline Graham Nordone, as interim senator.
- Governor Henry McMaster, a Trump ally, is expected to make the appointment.
- South Carolina will hold a Republican primary on August 11 to select a candidate for the Senate seat.
- The winner of the November 3 election will serve the full Senate term starting in January.
- This temporary appointment helps keep the Senate seat in GOP hands while the primary process unfolds.
- Some Republicans like Rep. Russell Fry and Rep. Joe Wilson are considered possible candidates to run for the seat.
- Rep. Nancy Mace faced criticism from Trump’s political team for suggesting she wanted the seat soon after Graham’s death.
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