Backed by Trump, Lindsey Graham’s sister Darline will replace him in Senate
Summary
South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster appointed Darline Graham Nordone to replace her late brother, Senator Lindsey Graham, in the U.S. Senate. President Donald Trump supported this choice, and Nordone will serve until the end of the current term on January 3.Key Facts
- Darline Graham Nordone is Lindsey Graham’s sister and was chosen to fill his Senate seat after his death.
- Governor Henry McMaster made the appointment to keep the Senate Republican majority of 53 seats.
- Nordone leads the South Carolina Commission for the Blind and has no prior political office experience.
- President Donald Trump publicly recommended Nordone for the Senate seat.
- Nordone has appeared in campaign events with her brother and plans to continue his policy efforts.
- Lindsey Graham died on Saturday at age 71; he had no spouse or children.
- Republicans will hold primary elections next month to pick a candidate to run for the full Senate term.
- The Republican nominee will compete against Democrat Annie Andrews in the upcoming election.
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