What to know about Darline Graham, Lindsey Graham's sister, to be sworn in as senator
Summary
Darline Graham, sister of the late Senator Lindsey Graham, will be sworn in to complete his term in the U.S. Senate. She was appointed by South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster with support from President Donald Trump and will serve until the term ends in January.Key Facts
- Senator Lindsey Graham died at age 71, creating a Senate vacancy.
- South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster appointed Darline Graham to fill the seat.
- The swearing-in ceremony is scheduled for Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. on the Senate floor.
- Darline Graham has been commissioner of the South Carolina Commission for the Blind since 2019.
- She also serves on the South Carolina State Workforce Development Board and is president-elect of the National Council of State Agencies for the Blind.
- Darline has a bachelor's degree, a master's degree in rehabilitation counseling, and is a certified public manager.
- After their parents died, Lindsey Graham became Darline’s legal guardian when she was 13.
- Darline said she plans to work hard to support President Donald Trump and continue her brother’s work on behalf of South Carolina and the U.S.
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