South Carolina governor to announce Lindsey Graham's replacement Monday
Summary
South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster will announce who will fill the Senate seat left empty by Senator Lindsey Graham’s death. President Donald Trump endorsed Graham’s sister, Darline Graham Nordone, to serve temporarily until a special election is held.Key Facts
- Senator Lindsey Graham died at age 71, likely from aortic dissection, a tear in the main artery from the heart.
- Governor McMaster will announce the replacement for Graham’s Senate seat at a 4 p.m. press conference in Columbia.
- The appointed person will serve until January 3, completing Graham’s term.
- A special Republican primary election is scheduled for August 11 to pick the nominee for the November election.
- The November election winner will get a full six-year Senate term.
- President Trump endorsed Darline Graham Nordone, Lindsey Graham’s younger sister, to serve as interim senator.
- Republican Senator Tim Scott supports Nordone as a temporary replacement and has spoken with her multiple times.
- Other possible appointees include South Carolina Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette and Republican Rep. Ralph Norman, but McMaster may avoid choosing a House member due to the narrow Republican majority there.
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