WATCH: Darline Graham sworn in as senator after her brother's death
Summary
Darline Graham was sworn in as a U.S. senator from South Carolina after the death of her brother, Senator Lindsey Graham. She was appointed by the state governor to serve for the rest of Lindsey Graham’s term, and a special election will take place next month to choose a new senator.Key Facts
- Darline Graham is the sister of the late Senator Lindsey Graham from South Carolina.
- She was sworn in as a U.S. senator three days after her brother’s death.
- South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster appointed her to fill the remaining months of Lindsey Graham’s term.
- A special election will be held next month to select a new Republican nominee for the seat.
- Lindsey Graham was seeking a fifth term before his death.
- Darline Graham will be the first woman senator from South Carolina.
- She has not held public office before.
- Her past work includes being an optician and working at state agencies like the South Carolina Commission for the Blind.
- She is married to Larry Nordone but will use her legal name, Darline Graham, in the Senate.
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