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Filling the seat: Process underway to fill Graham vacancy

Graham’s death left a Senate vacancy and set the temporary appointment and special-election process in motion.

Filling the seat: Process underway to fill Graham vacancy
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After Sen. Lindsey Graham’s death, Gov. Henry McMaster appointed Graham’s sister, Darline Graham Nordone, as a temporary replacement while South Carolina prepares a special primary. The winner will face Democratic nominee Annie Andrews in November.

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Lindsey Graham
Former U.S. Senator (R-SC)

South Carolina senator whose death left a Senate vacancy

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Darline Graham
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Temporary appointee to the vacant Senate seat

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ALSO MENTIONED  Henry McMaster, South Carolina governor who appointed the temporary replacement; Kash Patel, FBI director who confirmed the agency would assist local authorities

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Henry McMaster Appoints Darline Graham Nordone to Senate Seat

Outlets agree that after Lindsey Graham’s death, South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster appointed his sister, Darline Graham Nordone, to serve the remainder of Graham’s Senate term. Center outlets focus on the temporary succession and special-election process. Right-leaning outlets report the same appointment and also note President Trump’s recommendation or support for Nordone.

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